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Holy Cow

/ˈhoʊli kaʊ/interjection
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Holy cow is an exclamation used to express surprise, astonishment, or disbelief in a lighthearted way. It serves as a mild oath or euphemism to avoid stronger profanity, often injecting humor or emphasis into everyday conversations, and has become a staple in American English for conveying shock without crossing into rudeness.

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