English

Alternative forms

• googly moogly

Interjection

googly-moogly

1. Expression of surprise, disbelief, delight, or fear.
   • 2005, Brian McCreight, The Legend of the Lowcountry Liar and Other Tales of a Tall Order, ISBN 13:978-1-56164-337-0:

     “Great googly-moogly!” the Vinaigrettes cry together. “We're rich,” says Olive. “It's a mighty fine find,” says Herb.

   • 1994, Brad Warner, Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies and the Truth About Reality:

     Googly-moogly! What more could any human being possibly want?

   • 2003, Beth Elliott, Don't Call it Virtual:

     Great googly-moogly! M'Chunga thought. Now this was more like it!

2. Used as a magic incantation.
   • 2006, Bart King, The Big Book of Girl Stuff, ISBN 1423611209, page 12:

     Quickly wave your hands over his hands and say a magic word, such as googly-moogly.

Usage notes

Often preceded by "great" or "good", as in "great googly-moogly" or "good googly-moogly".