great scott

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Definition of great scott in English English dictionary

An exclamation of surprise or amazement

Hyphenation

great Scott

Turkish pronunciation

greyt skät

Pronunciation

/ˈgrāt ˈskät/ /ˈɡreɪt ˈskɑːt/

Etymology

() May come from Gen. Winfield Scott of the American Civil War, who weighed about 300 pounds and was referred to by his troops as "Great Scott", as well as other names like "Old Fuss and Feathers".