Hello From this thread what does golly gee mean? Is it a childish word? Thanks. :-)
Over the top Member Joined Jul 8, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Arabic Home Country Saudi Arabia Current Location Saudi Arabia Nov 21, 2010 #1 Hello From this thread what does golly gee mean? Is it a childish word? Thanks.
buggles Key Member Joined Aug 20, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Nov 21, 2010 #2 Over the top said: Hello From this thread what does golly gee mean? Is it a childish word? Thanks. Click to expand... Pretty much. It's in the same league as "goodness gracious" or "goodness me". It's kind of saying, "Well, would you believe it!" buggles (not a teacher)
Over the top said: Hello From this thread what does golly gee mean? Is it a childish word? Thanks. Click to expand... Pretty much. It's in the same league as "goodness gracious" or "goodness me". It's kind of saying, "Well, would you believe it!" buggles (not a teacher)
Ouisch Key Member Joined Mar 27, 2006 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 22, 2010 #3 Maybe not as much childish but more naive and innocent. Someone who avoids using any hint of profanity in their daily conversation. Instead of saying "Well, I'll be damned!" a more reticent speaker might say "Well, golly gee!"
Maybe not as much childish but more naive and innocent. Someone who avoids using any hint of profanity in their daily conversation. Instead of saying "Well, I'll be damned!" a more reticent speaker might say "Well, golly gee!"
birdeen's call VIP Member Joined Jul 15, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Nov 22, 2010 #4 Take a look at Minced oath
Over the top Member Joined Jul 8, 2007 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Arabic Home Country Saudi Arabia Current Location Saudi Arabia Nov 24, 2010 #5 birdeen's call said: Take a look at Minced oath Click to expand... Interesting list.