English
Alternative forms
blimey O'Reilly, blimey O'Riley
cor blimey
gawd blimey
gorblimey
Etymology
Contracted from blind me! or blame me. <!-- so as not to seem like blasphemy; in medieval times, people would curse using contractions rather than breaking the w:Ten commandments|third commandment (Do not use the Lord's name in vain oaths).--> Compare 'sblood, strewth, zounds, etc.
Pronunciation
IPA|/�blaɪmi/
:rhymes|aɪmi
Interjection
en-intj
- context|UK|Australia Expressing anger, surprise, wonder etc.
Translations
Finnish: helkkari
Related terms
eff and blind
vi:blimey
zh:blimey
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