my word

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English

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Etymology

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From upon my word, an oath.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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my word

  1. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand, UK, dated, US, Canada) An expression of surprise.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:wow
    My word! What is that!?
  2. (idiomatic, Australia, New Zealand, UK, dated, US, Canada) Indeed.

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