particle
(expresses delight upon seeing a baby, cute animal, etc.); (expresses humorous annoyance with self) goodness gracious me!

Notes

(see also imisossis)

Keywords

goodness

Example Sentences

Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey English
Iyahsis, imisossis! (baby) She’s so cute, I could die! (this translation not literal)
Keq liwihtasuwiw nit? Bangor, keq nit liwihtasuwiw nit place? Iyahsis, Ross Manor. What is that called? In Bangor, what is that place called? (suddenly remembering) Oh my goodness, Ross Manor! (CT)

Audio Recordings

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