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gawd
What does gawd mean?
An eye-dialect spelling of 'God' as pronounced in a Cockney accent, used to show irritation, boredom or shock.
"Oh gawd, not him again."
Origin
Representation of the Cockney pronunciation of 'God'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'gawd' mean?
It's a spelling of 'God' that captures the Cockney accent, used to express irritation, boredom or shock.
How is 'gawd' different from 'God'?
It's the same word — 'gawd' is just eye-dialect showing how 'God' sounds in a Cockney accent.
How is it used?
You'd say 'Oh gawd' to express exasperation, as in 'Oh gawd, not again.'
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