Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

my word

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.24 in modern English

Syllables: my -word
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An expression of surprise.

Australian usage; Canadian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage; American usage; Dated

intj

Australian usage; Canadian usage; New Zealand usage; British usage; American usage; Dated

Example Sentences

"My word! What is that!?"
"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."

Etymology

From upon my word, an oath.

Usage

Synonyms

adzooks ay caramba mirabile dictu chihuahua begorra bleeding heck bleeding Nora bless my heart bless my soul bless us blige

Questions

What does my word mean?: An expression of surprise.
Where does my word come from?: From upon my word, an oath.

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