Meaning

1 senses

  1. (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK)Expressing surprise, anger, etc.

Origin

Representing a Cockney pronunciation of God blind me!; traditionally, people would curse u

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.

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Forms

Synonyms

2 synonyms
expression of surprise:wow
expression of anger:dammit

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
gooseC1gooseberrygopgophergoregorgeB2

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