Meanings
- AustraliaCanadaNew ZealandUKUSdatedidiomaticAn expression of surprise.
My word! What is that!?
1 more example
McTominay has enjoyed some big moments - and crucial goals - in a Scotland jersey so far in his career. You felt his double to beat Spain here en route to Euro 2024 would take some beating. But my word, he eclipsed it with one of the best overhead kicks you’ll ever see.
2025 November 18, Scott McDermott, “Kieran Tierney stunner sends Scotland to first World Cup in 28 years before McLean does the ridiculous”, in Daily RecordSynonyms: adzooks, ay, caramba, mirabile dictu, chihuahua, begorra, bleeding heck, bleeding Nora
- AustraliaCanadaNew ZealandUKUSdatedidiomaticIndeed.
Synonyms & antonyms
interjectionAn expression of surprise.
Origin
From upon my word, an oath.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Polish masz babo placek, nie mów
- masz babo placekan expression of surprise
- nie mówan expression of surprise
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my word. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/my%20word
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