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Golly
Informal Usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'golly' in casual conversations, not in formal settings such as job interviews or academic papers. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/6KNQKQyGjtiHzUmJqTLscKoTI.webp)
Emotional Expressiveness![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Golly' conveys a sense of innocence and is often used to show unguarded emotional reactions. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/kxrDBOI9rtavSMTivY89LYF9zZc.webp)
Outdated Expression![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Golly' might sound old-fashioned or quaint to some listeners, as it's less common in modern slang. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/XB58pPJVkr7u3pkh8l1IRE56F8M.webp)