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blimey
What does blimey mean?
An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
"Blimey, that was close!"
Origin
Shortened from 'cor blimey', a minced oath from 'God blind me'.
Frequently asked questions
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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