great Scot

A form of great Scott — An exclamation of surprise or amazement

Meanings

interjection
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of great Scott.

    “Great Scot! You were right, then. I couldn’t believe it at the time.”

    1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 135
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APA

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Chicago

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