my goodness

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Etymology

Minced oath for my God.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maɪ ˈɡʊdnəs/, /maɪ ˈɡʊdnɪs/

Interjection

my goodness

  1. (US, Canada, minced oath) Used to express surprise, shock, or amazement.
    My goodness, what a loud noise!

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