gawd

gawd
[[t]gɔ͟ːd[/t]]
EXCLAM
Gawd is used to represent the word `God' pronounced in a particular accent or tone of voice, especially to show that someone is bored, irritated, or shocked. [INFORMAL, WRITTEN]

I thought, oh my gawd!


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