lawdamercy en · INTJ
Etymology
A pronunciation spelling of (and, in some instances of use, eye dialect for) Lord have mercy in a non-rhotic accent, such as non-rhotic versions of AAVE.
Meanings
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(informal) An expression of astonishment, dismay, bemusement, or a jocular hint of any of those.
Near-synonyms: mercy me; have mercy; God help us; God help me; Jesus Christ; Jesus, Mary and Joseph; Lord love a duck
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lordhavemercy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lawdhammercy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lord-a-mercy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lawd a mercy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lawd-a-mercy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lawks a-mercy | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Jesus, Mary and Joseph · God help someone · Lord love a duck · mercy me · Jesus Christ · have mercy