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Great scott meaning
GREAT SCOT · interjection
An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or amazement.
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A catchphrase popularized by the character Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' film series.
A historical expression dating back to the 19th century, possibly referring to General Winfield Scott.
Often used in informal speech or fiction to convey strong emotion.
Examples
Great Scott! I didn't expect to see you here.
Great Scott, that was an incredible performance!