intj
blimey
BLEYE-mee
Blimey (intj) means a British exclamation of surprise, shock, or excitement. Example: “Blimey, I didn't expect to see you here!”
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A British exclamation of surprise, shock, or excitement.
"Blimey! Where did you come from?"
"Blimey! I didn’t see that!"
"‘Blimey,’ said Laurie. ‘Is she serious? Was it something I said?’"
— Duncan Campbell (2009)
"Blimey, I didn't expect to see you here!"
How to use blimey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual British way of saying "wow" or "goodness."
When to use it
Informal, distinctly British; rarely used in the US.
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Etymology
A softened version of "(God) blind me," used to avoid swearing outright.
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What does “blimey” mean?
The word “blimey” means a British exclamation of surprise, shock, or excitement. In plain terms, a casual British way of saying "wow" or "goodness.".
How do you pronounce “blimey”?
“Blimey” is pronounced BLEYE-mee (/ˈblaɪmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “blimey” in a sentence?
Here is “blimey” used in a sentence: “Blimey, I didn't expect to see you here!”
What part of speech is “blimey”?
“Blimey” is an intj.
