gorblimey

== English == === Alternative forms === blimey, cor blimey, gawblimey, gawblimy, gor blimey, gorblimy === Etymology === Representing a Cockney pronunciation of God blind me!; traditionally, people would curse using contractions rather than breaking the third commandment (Do not use the Lord's name in vain oaths). Compare strewth, zounds, 'sblood. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ɡɔːˈblaɪ.mi/ === Interjection === gorblimey (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Expressing surprise, anger, etc. ==== Synonyms ==== (expression of surprise): See Thesaurus:wow (expression of anger): See Thesaurus:dammit