heavens to Murgatroyd in English

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Etymology: Variant of the earlier heavens to Betsy, with the surname Murgatroyd. Attested from the 20th century. Made popular by the American cartoon character Snagglepuss during the 1960s. Etymology templates: {{m|en|heavens to Betsy}} heavens to Betsy, {{m|en|Murgatroyd}} Murgatroyd Head templates: {{en-interj}} heavens to Murgatroyd

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        "2": "Murgatroyd"
      },
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    }
  ],
  "etymology_text": "Variant of the earlier heavens to Betsy, with the surname Murgatroyd. Attested from the 20th century. Made popular by the American cartoon character Snagglepuss during the 1960s.",
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    }
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      "word": "wow"
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"heavens to Murgatroyd" meaning in English

Interjection