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holy moly

holy moly is the alternative spelling of holy moley.

Meaning of holy moley

Interjection

  1. (dated, euphemistic, humorous, idiomatic) Synonym of wow, an expression of surprise.
    • "Whew !" he whistled, softly; "that's curious. Same name as the lady at our place. Suppose he should be her husband. Holy moley, what a game. I've made a discovery.1892, Nathaniel Gould, Running it off; or, Hard hit
    Synonyms:
    wow

Questions about holy moly

What is holy moly the alternative spelling of?
Holy moly is the alternative spelling of holy moley.

Words near holy moly in the dictionary

  1. holy man
  2. Holy Mary
  3. holy matrimonies
  4. holy matrimony
  5. holy moley
  6. holy moly
  7. Holy Monday
  8. holy Moses
  9. Holy Mother
  10. holy mother of based
  11. Holy Mother of God

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