Etymology

blimey

bli·mey
B3L1I1M3E1Y4

Today it means: Used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc. Full definition →

First used late 19th c.
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The story

A minced oath derived from (God) blind me (either concurrent with or from a clipping of cor blimey or gorblimey), or blame me. Compare crivvens, drat, etc.

First known use, by meaning

  • From late 19th c. Used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.

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