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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
blimey
interjection
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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
blimey

by 1889, probably a corruption of (God) blind me! First attested in a slang dictionary which defines it as "an apparently meaningless, abusive term."

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blimey

interj. (context UK Australia New Zealand English) (non-gloss definition: Expressing anger, surprise, excitement, etc.) (From 1889.)

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Usage examples of "blimey".

And whispers, such as, Blimey, where did she come from, not off a Billingsgate fish barrer, I bet.

I'm telling you, what the Bolshies have done to bangers and mash, blimey, you wouldn't give it to a starving termite.

Trotting around talking about Bludgers and Quaffles at the top of his voice, not a worry about anti-Muggle security Blimey, I’ll be glad when this is over.

Get rid of Blimey McSwiney and his alcoholic red nose, use our pop group instead.