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blimey O'Riley

blimey O'Riley interjection: an expression of surprise or frustration.

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....

Forms of blimey O'Riley

alternative formblimey O'Reilly

Questions about blimey O'Riley

What does blimey O'Riley mean?
Blimey O'Riley means an expression of surprise or frustration.
What part of speech is blimey O'Riley?
Blimey O'Riley is an interjection.

Words near blimey O'Riley in the dictionary

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

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