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michty

interjectionemotion

forceful exclamation of surprise

A forceful exclamation of surprise or astonishment, used much like 'goodness me' or 'God Almighty'.

Example in use

Michty, fit a sicht!

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/MIKH-tee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutralalso: mighty

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