help ma boab

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Etymology

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Possibly a minced oath. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Phrase

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help ma boab

  1. expressing frustration, amazement, etc.; ≈ crikey, goodness gracious me