blimey

bli-mey · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    (British informal) Used to express surprise or astonishment.

  2. 2.

    Used to express dismay or irritation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cor blimey — An intensified version of blimey.
  • •
    blimey O'Riley — A more emphatic form.
  • •
    blimey Charlie — Another emphatic variant.

Related words

See also: crikey, goodness, gosh
Synonyms: crikey, goodness, gosh

Etymology

Alteration of "(God) blind me!" or "blame me!", a mild oath used to avoid blasphemy. First recorded in the 19th century in British English.