gosh

[gosh] Origin

gosh

[gosh]
interjection
(used as an exclamation or mild oath): Gosh, this bag is heavy!

Origin:
1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God
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Gosh is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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gosh (ɡɒʃ)
 
interj
an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder
 
[C18: euphemistic for God, as in by gosh!]

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gosh
1757, altered pronunciation of God. Probably from by gosse (mid-16c.).
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