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British slang
An exclamation of surprise or alarm.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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blimey means An exclamation of surprise or alarm. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"blimey" means An exclamation of surprise or alarm. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
An expression of surprise, alarm, or sudden realization (from Malay)
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or resignation.
Mild exclamation instead of blasphemy.
An expression of surprise, disbelief, or exasperation.
A sudden, unannounced test.
Darn it; oh man (exclamation of disappointment or surprise)
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