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Definition of Gawd noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Gawd

noun, exclamation
 
/ɡɔːd/
 
/ɡɔːd/
(informal)
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  1. used in written English to show that the word ‘God’ is being pronounced in a particular way to express surprise, anger or fear
    • For Gawd's sake hurry up!
    Some people find this use of ‘God’ offensive.
    Word Originlate 19th cent.: alteration of God (see god).
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