gosh
[ɡɒʃ]
[ɡɑːʃ]
An exclamation of surprise or shock, "gosh" is used when we want to express strong emotions like excitement or astonishment.
When people say "gosh", it's often because they've just heard something unexpected or remarkable. They might use it in a conversation, like after hearing some good news - "Gosh, did you hear that our team won the championship?" Or, they might exclaim it in reaction to an amazing sight or experience - "Gosh, this view of the Grand Canyon is breathtaking!" Sometimes, "gosh" can even be used as a softer version of stronger words like "good grief" or "great heavens".
How common is "gosh"?
Word gosh is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.
Definitions
interjection
(minced oath) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
Example: Gosh, I didn’t realize I’d cause so much trouble!
Real examples of "gosh" in context
