ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Blimey

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈblaɪmi/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Blimey is an interjection meaning (UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) Used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.

Meaning

(UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) Used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.

Example Sentences

Blimey! I didn’t see that!
Blimey! Where did you come from?
Blimy if I don't believe 'e's taking 'ome 'is washing up his back.
I know the chap that started the lie. There ain't no Invisible Man whatsoever—Blimey.

Word Forms

Synonyms for blimey

Depending on context, synonyms include wow, adzooks, ay, caramba, chihuahua, begorra.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blood, bummer, coin, cow, crap, crikey.

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