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- goodness!
goodness!
(My) goodness (gracious)!
a general expression of interest or mild amazement. Bill: My goodness! The window is broken! Andy: I didn't do it! Bill: Who did, then? "Goodness! I'm late!" said Kate, glancing at her watch. "Goodness gracious! Are you hurt?" asked Sue as she helped the fallen student to his feet.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Annabella | | [.ænə'belə] | |
Knox | | NAHKS | English |
Christa | | KRIS-tah (German), KRIS-tə (English) | German, Danish, English |
Peni | | - | Hawaiian |
Macy | | MAY-see | English |
Herbert | | ['hə:bət] | |