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Word entry · 6 letters

blimey

Best crossword clue

"British surprise cry"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈblaɪmi/Sorted beilmyStarts with BEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
1B2L3I4M5E6Y

Definitions

  1. If someone says "blimey", they might by angry, surprised, or excited.

Word origin

A minced oath derived from (God) blind me (either concurrent with or from a clipping of cor blimey or gorblimey), or blame me. Compare crivvens, drat, etc.

Used in a sentence

  • Blimey! I didn’t see that!
  • Blimey! Where did you come from?
  • I know the chap that started the lie. There ain't no Invisible Man whatsoever—Blimey.

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