Begorra

Quick meaning: Begorra is an interjection meaning (dated, Ireland, now literary) Alternative form of by God.

Meaning

(dated, Ireland, now literary) Alternative form of by God.

Example Sentences

Sure and begorra, 'twas the second time I lost me balance and fell into yer drink.

Begorra, an' 'twas th' foinest sight yez niver saw to' see th' refor-rumed naughty-twos mate their dear lovin' home-definder, Carrie Nation.

But, begorra, whin they seen it was raly Bill Malowney himself that was in it, it was only who'd be foremost out agin, tumblin' backways, one over another, and his raverence roarin' an' cursin' them like mad for not waitin' for him.

But it's absolute balderdash, Bertie. I mean, listen to this: "Sure and begorra, I don't know what's after being the matter with you, Michael." I mean, what on earth is this "what's after being" stuff mean? B.W. Wooster: My dear old Gussie, that is how people think Irish people talk.

Word Forms

• begorrah
• begorry

Synonyms for begorra

Depending on context, synonyms include wow.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include geez, gorblimey, jeez, gosh, bedamn, euphemism.

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