"cor blimey" meaning in All languages combined

See cor blimey on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

IPA: /kɔːˈblaɪ.mi/ [UK]
Etymology: A minced oath from may God blind me. Head templates: {{en-interj}} cor blimey
  1. (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) An exclamation of surprise. Tags: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: wow, corblimey

Alternative forms

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