Phrase guide

holy smoke

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

An expression of astonishment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, idiomatic, informal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

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

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

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