Golly Bum! 
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "golly bum" is a mild exclamation showing surprise, frustration, or disbelief - a folksy, family-friendly way to react without swearing.
'Golly bum!' and 'golly!' are often heard in our household. For me, it's when I'm really surprised. The audio 
is a good example. 'Golly bum!' and 'golly!' are often heard in our household. For me, it's when I'm really surprised. The audio is a good example. Pronunciation
Meaning & Usage
- Express Surprise or Mild Frustration (exclamation)
Golly bum, I locked my keys in the truck again.Origin and Etymology
Likely a euphemistic blend of "golly" and "bum" as an old-fashioned expression of frustration or emphasis. Common in rural American English, especially in the Southern Appalachians.
Usage Notes
You’ll hear "golly bum" in situations where some might use "well, shoot" or "good grief." It’s flexible - suitable for anything from finding out you won a prize to realizing you burned the biscuits.
Say It Like a Southerner
Say "golly" with a short, open "gah" and a light "lee." Follow with "bum" like "thumb" without the "th." Keep it quick and natural - tone rising for surprise, or dropping a little for frustration. It’s a polite exclamation, so you can say it anywhere from the kitchen table to the church potluck.
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