holy bucketsとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

Possibly a minced oath from phrases beginning with holy (e.g. holy cow) and a rhyme with fuck it. Alternatively, possibly a punning allusion to a broken bucket being holey (having a hole).

間投詞

holy buckets

1. (idiomatic, euphemistic, minced oath) An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
   • 2014, Aaron Patterson, ‎Chris White, The Airel Saga Box Set:

     "Holy Bucket, Batman. How many ounces is that thing?" I asked, pointing at his drink.

同意語

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