Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
holy-moses
interjection
/ˈhoʊli ˈmoʊzɪs/
Definition
A mild exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or astonishment, often used informally.
Examples
- “Holy Moses! I can’t believe he actually did that.”
- “When I heard the news, I just exclaimed, ‘Holy Moses!'”
- “Holy Moses, what a fantastic performance that was!”
Meaning
The phrase ‘holy moses’ is an expression used to convey a strong reaction to something unexpected or shocking, typically something that is surprising but not overly serious.
Synonyms
- Wow
- Goodness
- My word
- Heavens
