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!”

intj

A British exclamation of surprise, shock, or excitement.

"Blimey, I didn't expect to see you here!"

How to use blimey

Learner’s notes

In 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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_____, I didn't expect to see you here!

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.