   Heavens to Betsy!In Southern and Appalachian speech, "Heavens to Betsy" is an exclamation of surprise, shock, or alarm. Though found across America, it’s long been remembered as an "old-timey Southern" saying. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #Southern #Exclamations #Euphemisms synonyms: goodness gracious, well I declare, my stars, land sakes Hillbilly Dude Says...  I don't hear 'Heavens to Betsy!' all that often, but I do hear it. Hillbilly Dude Says... I don't hear 'Heavens to Betsy!' all that often, but I do hear it. Pronunciation[HEV-uhns tuh BET-see] /ˈhɛv.ənz tə ˈbɛt.si/ Meaning & Usage- Exclamation of surprise or alarm (interjection)
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Heavens to Betsy! Did you see the price of eggs?Origin and EtymologyFirst recorded in the mid-19th century (1850s-1870s) in American English. The exact "Betsy" is unknown, but theories suggest it was simply a mild oath using a common woman’s name. Its survival in Southern and Appalachian speech marks it as part of the region’s old-time exclamations. Usage Notes
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