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gorblimey en · INTJ

Pronunciation

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  • (General-American) audio
  • /ɡɔːˈblaɪ.mi/ (UK)

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.

Meanings

  1. (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) Expressing surprise, anger, etc.

Forms

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Synonyms

wow (expression of surprise) · dammit (expression of anger)