good gravy
Surprised but polite
Good gravy is a mild exclamation of surprise, frustration, or emphasis—a euphemism for "good God" or similar oaths: Good gravy, I completely forgot about the meeting.
The phrase sounds old-fashioned and folksy, often used to avoid stronger language or for comic effect.
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- wowCry of amazement
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- richHaving much of something
- thickHaving great depth
blimey · crikey · whoa · exclamation · smooth · holy moly · holy cow · brown · oh boy · well I never · jeepers creepers · mercy me · land sakes · flavorful · gosh · roux · pour · seasoning
profanity intensity
good gravygoddamn
Profane intensifier expressing frustration
holy shit · what the fuck · fucking hell · Jesus Christ · holy fuck
emotional valence of exclamation
good gravythank goodness
Relief exclamation
hallelujah · hooray · praise be · thank God · yay