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Meaning of holy mackerel | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B2

Definitions

An expression of surprise.

euphemistic, humorous, idiomatic

Examples

“‘Holy mackerel!’ he whispered. ‘Englehorn! Driscoll! Get⟳ a look⟳ at this thing.’”
“Holy Mackerel! Here Comes the Bride!"”
“"Holy mackerel! Just any old dumb hag who can cook⟳ and lie⟳ on her back?"”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

holy moley holy moly holy Moses Holy Mother holy mother of based Holy Mother of God

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