# holy moley

> English word · Interjection

## Definitions
1. Synonym of wow, an expression of surprise.

## Etymology
Originally a euphemism for Holy Mary, Molly being a nickname for Mary. Compare holy Moses.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/holy-moley