blimey

Interjection

Meaning

blimey

(Australia, Britain, New Zealand, Ireland) Used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc. [From late 19th c.]
Synonyms: wow, gosh, goodness
Blimey! I didn’t see that!

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

gee hey wow whoa oyster bingo thunderbird cor gramercy oh geez what regally amusive holy man
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Antonyms

mechanical whatever derivative deadly vanilla sterile
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Examples

Oh, and for the benefit of those people who think I haven't been English enough in my recent articles: Bum bollocks tosser cor blimey guvnor eccles cakes apples and pears god save the queen fish and chips I hate yanks etc. Ben Croshaw

At the end of the show, in "Court Charades", the Inquisitors are caught by surprise when a defendant (who is also a judge from another court) in session at the Old Bailey says: "Blimey, I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition!" Source: Internet

Blimey, that ain't good. Source: Internet

Blimey, 0–60mph in 4.5 suggested the I-Pace would be quick, but RS4 quick? Source: Internet

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth tells of his London theatre recs and the story from his interview with Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Blimey! Source: Internet

Blimey mates, we have a bundle of Australia right here in Urbana, Ohio. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

blimbi blimbing blime blimey Charlie blimming blimp