gorblimey

English

Alternative forms

blimey
cor blimey
gor blimey
gorblimy

Etymology

Representing a Cockney pronunciation of God blind me!; traditionally, people would curse using contractions rather than breaking the third commandment (Do not use the Lord's name in vain oaths). Compare strewth, zounds, 'sblood.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɡɔːˈblaɪ.mi/

Interjection

gorblimey

(Britain) Expressing surprise, anger, etc.

Synonyms

(expression of surprise): For semantic relationships of this sense, see wow in the Thesaurus.
(expression of anger): For semantic relationships of this sense, see dammit in the Thesaurus.

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