Complete Definition of "blimey"

English

Alternative forms
blimey O'Reilly, blimey O'Riley
cor blimey
gawd blimey
gorblimey

Etymology
Contracted from blind me! or blame me. <!-- so as not to seem like blasphemy; in medieval times, people would curse using contractions rather than breaking the w:Ten commandments|third commandment (Do not use the Lord's name in vain oaths).--> Compare 'sblood, strewth, zounds, etc.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�blaɪmi/
:rhymes|aɪmi

Interjection
en-intj

  1. context|UK|Australia Expressing anger, surprise, wonder etc.

Translations
Finnish: helkkari

Related terms
eff and blind

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