"my word" meaning in English

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Interjection

Audio: en-au-my word.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: From upon my word, an oath. Etymology templates: {{m|en|upon my word|}} upon my word Head templates: {{en-interj}} my word
  1. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand, UK, dated, US, Canada) An expression of surprise. Tags: Australia, Canada, New-Zealand, UK, US, dated, idiomatic Translations (an expression of surprise): masz babo placek (Polish), nie mów (Polish)
    Sense id: en-my_word-en-intj-x~m0pbVV Categories (other): American English, Australian English, British English, Canadian English, New Zealand English Disambiguation of 'an expression of surprise': 98 2
  2. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand, UK, dated, US, Canada) Indeed. Tags: Australia, Canada, New-Zealand, UK, US, dated, idiomatic
    Sense id: en-my_word-en-intj-88CTwWbU Categories (other): American English, Australian English, British English, Canadian English, New Zealand English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 63

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