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cor blimey
What does cor blimey mean?
An exclamation of surprise, shock or annoyance, characteristic of Cockney speech.
"Cor blimey, would you look at the price of that!"
Origin
A minced oath (euphemism) contracted from 'God blind me'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'cor blimey' mean?
It's a Cockney exclamation of surprise, shock or annoyance, roughly like 'wow' or 'good grief'.
Where does 'cor blimey' come from?
It's a minced oath — a softened swear — contracted from 'God blind me'.
Is 'cor blimey' offensive?
No. It began as a euphemism to avoid saying an oath, and today it's a mild, good-natured exclamation.
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