# gorblimey

> English word · Interjection · IPA /ɡɔːˈblaɪ.mi/

## Definitions
1. Expressing surprise, anger, etc.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gorblimey