Holy shamoley is a humorous, family-friendly exclamation of shock, surprise, or amazement. It's the kind of expression that flies out when something unexpected happens and you want to convey genuine astonishment without swearing. The phrase has a slightly goofy, retro feel — part of a long tradition of colourful nonsense-word interjections that keep speech lively without offending anyone. You'll hear it from comedians, parents, and anyone who enjoys language that sounds as surprised as it is.
Holy shamoley, I just found a fifty-dollar bill in the pocket of a jacket I haven't worn in two years!
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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(slang, humorous) An expression of surprise.
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