blimey

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Interjection 1.4.1 Derived terms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• blimy

[edit] Etymology

Contracted from blind me! or blame me. Compare 'sblood, strewth, zounds, etc.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈblaɪmi/

  Rhymes: -aɪmi

[edit] Interjection

blimey

1. (British, Australian) Expressing anger, surprise, excitement, etc.

   Blimey! I didn't see that!

[edit] Derived terms

[edit] Translations

• Finnish: helkkari fi(fi)

[edit] See also

• eff and blind