"good gravy" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

Head templates: {{en-interj}} good gravy
  1. Used to express surprise or anger without a hint of profanity or blasphemy. Synonyms (surprise or anger without profanity or blasphemy): wow Translations (non-profane expression of anger or surprise): herranjestas (Finnish), mitä ihmettä (Finnish), mitä kummaa (Finnish)
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