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ee by gum
What does ee by gum mean?
A mild exclamation of astonishment. A signature (if now half-parodic) Yorkshire phrase.
"Ee by gum, look at the size of that Yorkshire pudding!"
Origin
Yorkshire dialect; 'gum' a minced oath for 'God'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ee by gum' mean?
It's a mild exclamation of surprise, roughly meaning 'oh my goodness'.
Why does 'ee by gum' say 'gum'?
'Gum' is a minced oath for 'God', softening the exclamation.
Where is 'ee by gum' from?
It's a signature Yorkshire dialect phrase, though now often used half in parody.
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