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Gorblimey

//ɡɔːˈblaɪ.mi// intj

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Intj
  1. 1
    Expressing surprise, anger, etc. Commonwealth, Ireland, UK

Etymology

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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