interjection
General Slang
good gravy
GUUD GRAY-vee · interjection · informal
Minced-oath Midwest exclamation of surprise or exasperation.
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A wholesome exclamation of surprise or mild annoyance used in place of profanity.
“Good gravy, would you look at that lift bill.”
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good gravy In A Sentence
Good gravy, would you look at that lift bill.
Origin & Usage
American minced oath, common in Midwest speech.
People Also Ask
What does 'good gravy' mean?
It's a mild exclamation of surprise or exasperation, used the way someone might say 'good grief' or 'oh my goodness.'
Is 'good gravy' a swear?
No; it's a minced oath, a wholesome stand-in for stronger language, common in Midwestern speech.
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