holy buckets

English

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Etymology

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).

Interjection

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.

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