Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
holy cow
idiom
/ˈhoʊli kaʊ/
Definition
An exclamation of surprise or amazement.
Examples
“Holy cow, I can’t believe you won the lottery!”
“Holy cow, that roller coaster was incredible!”
“When she told me the news, I was like, ‘Holy cow!’ I never saw that coming.”
Meaning
The phrase ‘holy cow’ is commonly used to express astonishment, disbelief, or excitement. It conveys a sense of being overwhelmed by something unexpected or impressive.
Synonyms
wow
goodness
gosh
my word
