my word

interjection
UK: /ˌmaɪ ˈwɜːd/
US: /ˌmaɪ ˈwɜːrd/

  1. An expression of surprise, shock, or disbelief.

    1. My word, that's a big dog! [ ] [ ]
    2. Well, my word, I never thought I would see you here after all this time. [ ] [ ]

  2. An oath or promise, often used to emphasize sincerity.

    1. My word is my bond. [ ] [ ]
    2. I give you my word, I will be there to support the project until the end. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wow indeed honestly gosh really swear
my word idiom

  1. An exclamation of astonishment or amazement.

    1. My word! What a lovely dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. My word, I did not think that project would be this challenging to handle. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "my word" in English means: An expression of surprise, shock, or disbelief., An oath or promise, often used to emphasize sincerity..

The phonetic transcription of "my word" is /ˌmaɪ ˈwɜːd/ in British English and /ˌmaɪ ˈwɜːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "my word": wow, indeed, honestly, gosh, really, swear.

Example usage of "my word": "My word, that's a big dog!". More examples on the page.