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Meaning of blimey
an expression of surprise or shock
Etymology of blimey
The word "blimey" is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century as a euphemistic alteration of "God blind me"
It is thought to have been used as a way to avoid using profanity or blasphemous language
The word has been in use in British English since the late 19th century and is still commonly used today
Synonyms
goodness
gosh
gee
golly
wow
heavens
blasted
darn
confound
plague
bother
nuisance
pest
annoyance
hassle
inconvenience
frustration
exasperation
irritation
vexation
disappointment
shock
surprise
astonishment
amazement
wonder
awe
incredulity
skepticism
doubt
uncertainty
disbelief
stagger
bewilder
perplex
puzzle
stun
astound
flabbergast
dumbfound
nonplus
Definitions
- An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or excitement
- * Used to add emphasis to a statement or to express strong feelings
Usage Examples
- Blimey, that's a lot of money to spend on a single item
- * Blimey, I didn't expect to see you here
- * Blimey, this food is delicious