Lordy
Expressing mild emotion, such as exasperation or frustrationExpressing mild emotion, such as exasperation or frustration.
US/lˈɔɹdˌi/
» Lordy, lordy, look who's forty!
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2 sensesExpressing mild emotion, such as exasperation or frustration.
Lordy! Where's he off to now?
Expressing strong emotion, such as amazement.
Examples
1 sentencesLordy, lordy, look who's forty!
Origin
From Lord + -y. Nineteenth century, originally U.S.From Lord + -y. Nineteenth century, originally U.S.
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