gods UK /ɡɒdz/US /ɡɑdz/noun 3exclamation 1phrases 1 noun[plural only]3 •The occupants of the gallery of a theatre. •The highest platform, or upper circle, in an auditorium. •(historical) The quadrats used by printers in throwing on the imposing stone, similar to the movement in casting dice. exclamation1 •Ellipsis of oh gods.“My lord, it is past the third hour, and you were to meet Master Colombo on the training ground—” “Gods, yes! I almost forgot,” Jamie exclaimed, and jumped up from the bench he’d been sitting on. — 1984 Phrases with gods ye godsUsed to express surprise or incredulity.
