"Lordy" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Lord + -y. Nineteenth century, originally U.S. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Lord|y}} Lord + -y Head templates: {{en-interj}} Lordy
  1. Expressing mild emotion, such as exasperation or frustration.
    Sense id: en-Lordy-en-intj-Ec-cxM7N
  2. Expressing strong emotion, such as amazement.
    Sense id: en-Lordy-en-intj-fu0v8f7B
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: dear Lord, Lord, Lordy loo, lawks, lordy

Alternative forms

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