by guess or by golly

A form of by guess or by gosh — at random

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Meanings

adverb
  1. alternativeAlternative form of by guess or by gosh.

Synonyms & antonyms

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by guess or by gosh
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APA

by guess or by golly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20guess%20or%20by%20golly

MLA

“by guess or by golly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20guess%20or%20by%20golly. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “by guess or by golly,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20guess%20or%20by%20golly.

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