interjection
General Slang
holy buckets
HOH-lee BUK-its · interjection · informal
Wholesome Upper Midwest exclamation of surprise.
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Definitions
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A mild exclamation of surprise or amazement.
“Holy buckets, look at the size of that snowbank!”
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holy buckets In A Sentence
Holy buckets, look at the size of that snowbank!
Origin & Usage
Upper Midwest minced-oath exclamation.
People Also Ask
What does 'holy buckets' mean?
It's a wholesome exclamation of surprise or amazement, standing in for stronger 'holy ___' phrases.
Is 'holy buckets' rude?
No; it's a minced oath, a family-friendly substitute that avoids any profanity, common in Upper Midwest speech.
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