cor

cor · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    (British informal) An exclamation expressing surprise, admiration, or amazement.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cor blimey — an expression of great surprise (from "God blind me")

Related words

See also: blimey, gosh, wow
Synonyms: blimey, gosh, wow

Etymology

A British euphemism, probably a minced oath derived from "God," similar to "gosh" or "golly." Common in British working-class speech.