Corblimy

/ˌkɔrˈblɪmi/ interjection

Definition

An alternative spelling and pronunciation variant of corblimey, a British exclamation of surprise or shock.

Etymology

Variant spelling of corblimey, showing how the word was pronounced differently across British regions and how informal speech spawned multiple legitimate spellings.

Kelly Says

This spelling shows how British dialect speakers pronounced the same oath differently—'corblimy' is how it sounded in some regions, proving that even exclamations have accents!

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