(upon) my word



(upon) my word

An interjection expressing surprise, amazement, or incredulity. Upon my word, I cannot believe that my own wife would stoop to such depths of treachery! My word, Jenkins, this report is simply terrible. You're going to have to do better than that if you want to stay in this company.
See also: word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aseneth-Biblical Latin
Zaboulon-Biblical Greek
Bland[blænd]
ŞUkrİYe-Turkish
Hyeon-Uhyun-ooKorean
Svantovit-Slavic Mythology