goshwow
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to a juvenile overenthusiasm; naive; uncritical.
Register: dated, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Pickering's latest article is, at least, readable. It doesn't do much more than say goshwow, I think this film is good (altho in a more reserved and "erudite" manner) and give alotta^([sic]) quotes, but it doesn't leave me utterly flabbergasted as did the other two.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to a sense of wonder; awe inspiring; amazement causing.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “goshwow” mean?
Of or pertaining to a juvenile overenthusiasm; naive; uncritical.
Is “goshwow” formal or informal?
goshwow is generally dated, derogatory, slang.