Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

holy cow

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.07 in modern English

Syllables
holy -cow
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Minced oath for holy shit, possibly partially based on the fact that cows are sacred in some religions (e.g. Hinduism).

Phrases

moly cow sacred cow

Frequently Paired Words

moly cow sacred cow

Synonyms

wow

Questions

What does holy cow mean?
An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
Where does holy cow come from?
Minced oath for holy shit, possibly partially based on the fact that cows are sacred in some religions (e.g. Hinduism).

How to pronounce holy cow

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