golly · interjection1
Euphemism for God, dating from the 18th century. Possibly a compaction of “God′s body”.
golly · noun2
From golliwog.
golly · noun3
Nonstandard diminutive of galosh.
golly · verb, noun4
Compare east Anglia dialect golls (mucus; pendent matter hanging from children's noses).
First known use, by meaning
- From 1775. A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.