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blimey O'Reilly

blimey O'Reilly is the alternative form of blimey O'Riley.

Meaning of blimey O'Riley

Interjection

  1. (Ireland, UK) An expression of surprise or frustration.
    • If you're the O'Reilly, they speak of so highly, / Why blime me, O'Reilly, you're doing quite well.1915, Harry S. Miller, “Blime Me, O’Reilly (You’re Doing Quite Well) [cover title: Blime Me Mr. O’Reilly but You’re Looking Mighty Well]”, New York, N.Y.: The Cadillac Music; Springfield, Mass....

Questions about blimey O'Reilly

What is blimey O'Reilly the alternative form of?
Blimey O'Reilly is the alternative form of blimey O'Riley.

Words near blimey O'Reilly in the dictionary

  1. blimbing
  2. blimbings
  3. blime
  4. blimey
  5. blimey Charlie
  6. blimey O'Reilly
  7. blimey O'Riley
  8. blimmin
  9. blimmin'
  10. blimming
  11. blimp

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