"gloriosky" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Catchphrase of the protagonist of the comic strip Little Annie Rooney (launched in 1927), presumably from glorious. Etymology templates: {{m|en|glorious}} glorious
  1. (slang) wonderful; great; hurrah! Wikipedia link: Little Annie Rooney Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-gloriosky-en-intj-MmUShOH7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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