holy smoke

interjection

An expression of astonishment.

Meanings

interjection

alternative holy smokes

  1. datedidiomaticinformalAn expression of astonishment.

    Synonyms: cor blimey, holy cow, holy Moses, wow

Synonyms & antonyms

interjectionAn expression of astonishment.

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Translations

Dutch wel heb ik ooit, allemachtig
  • wel heb ik ooitexpression of astonishment
  • allemachtigexpression of astonishment
Finnish voi pyhä jysäys!
  • voi pyhä jysäys!expression of astonishment
Polish no no, jasny gwint
  • no noexpression of astonishment
  • jasny gwintexpression of astonishment
Russian ну и ну́!, вот те на́!
  • ну и ну́! (nu i nú)expression of astonishment
  • вот те на́! (vot te ná)expression of astonishment
  • бо́же мой! (bóže moj)expression of astonishment
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APA

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“holy smoke.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/holy%20smoke. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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