my word

interjection

used to express surprise or astonishment

Examples of my word in a Sentence

my word, how that child has grown!

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of my word was in 1722

Dictionary Entries Near my word

Cite this Entry

“My word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/my%20word. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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