intj
Lordy
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An exclamation expressing surprise, frustration, or strong emotion.
"Lordy, it's hot today!"
"Oh lordy, I forgot my keys again."
How to Use Lordy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual exclamation of surprise or exasperation, like "goodness" or "wow."
When to use it
Informal and mostly American in origin, often used humorously or affectionately.
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Etymology
From "Lord" plus the informal ending -y; first recorded in 19th-century American English.