# Jesus, Mary and Joseph

> English word · Interjection

## Definitions
1. Expletive, used in surprise, in disgust, or to add emphasis, particularly by Catholics.

## Etymology
From origins in prayer, reciting the names of the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) and calling to them for intercession.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jesus-mary-and-joseph