blimey
interjection
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Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪmi/
intj
Etymology: A minced oath derived from (God) blind me (either concurrent with or from a clipping of cor blimey or gorblimey), or blame me. Compare crivvens, drat, etc.
- Used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.
“Blimey! I didn’t see that!”
“Blimey! Where did you come from?”