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gorblimey

Expressing surprise, anger, etc.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Expressing surprise, anger, etc.

Origin: Representing a Cockney pronunciation of God blind me!; traditionally, people would curse using contractions rather than breaking the third commandment (Do not use the Lord's name in vain oaths). Compare strewth, zounds, 'sblood. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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