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Meaning of golly
interjection
- God!
noun
- A rag doll or mascot in the form of a caricature of a black minstrel.
- (racist) A black person.
- A hairy caterpillar.
- A receiver of stolen goods.
- Greyhound racing: the jolly dogs.
noun
- A galosh.
noun
- (juvenile) Chewing gum.
- (juvenile) Saliva or phlegm. Example: hack up a golly
verb
- (juvenile) To spit; to force up phlegm from one's throat.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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