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Definition of oh my god

oh my god

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• interjection

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An exclamation used to express strong surprise, shock, excitement, disbelief, anger, or dismay.

Example

"Oh my God, I cannot believe you managed to get front-row tickets to the concert!"

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Word Nuance & Usage

While extremely common in everyday conversation and informal writing (often abbreviated as 'OMG'), this expression is considered mild profanity or taking God's name in vain by some religious speakers, who may substitute 'oh my goodness' or 'oh my gosh'.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oh my god. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oh-my-god
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