See gorblimey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"etymology_text": "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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{
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},
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},
{
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"alternative"
]
},
{
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"alternative"
]
},
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"Expressing surprise, anger, etc."
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"(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Expressing surprise, anger, etc."
],
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{
"sense": "expression of anger",
"word": "dammit"
}
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{
"etymology_text": "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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]
},
{
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},
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"alternative"
]
},
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],
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}
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"sense": "expression of surprise",
"word": "wow"
},
{
"sense": "expression of anger",
"word": "dammit"
}
],
"word": "gorblimey"
}
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