English Explanatory Dictionary

gorblimey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Expressing surprise, anger, etc.

Pronunciation

/ɡɔːˈblaɪ.mi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gorblimey.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-gorblimey.wav

Word forms

gorblimey blimey cor blimey gawblimey gawblimy gor blimey gorblimy

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.

Synonyms

wow dammit
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