interjection
Street Slang
blimey
BLY-mee · interjection · informal
Exclamation of surprise; short form of 'cor blimey'.
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Definitions
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An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
“Blimey, that was close!”
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blimey In A Sentence
Blimey, that was close!
Origin & Usage
Shortened from 'cor blimey', a minced oath from 'God blind me'.
People Also Ask
What does 'blimey' mean?
It's a British exclamation of surprise or astonishment, roughly like 'wow'.
Where does 'blimey' come from?
It's a shortened form of 'cor blimey', which is a minced oath contracted from 'God blind me'.
Is 'blimey' rude?
No — it's mild and everyday, used freely to express surprise without offence.
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