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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COR BLIMEY

Corruption of God blind me.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF COR BLIMEY

cor blimey  [ˈkɔː ˈblaɪmɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COR BLIMEY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cor blimey is an exclamation.
Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES COR BLIMEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of cor blimey in the English dictionary

The definition of cor blimey in the dictionary is an exclamation of surprise or annoyance.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COR BLIMEY


blimey
ˈblaɪmɪ
gorblimey
ɡɔːˈblaɪmɪ
grimy
ˈɡraɪmɪ
limey
ˈlaɪmɪ
limy
ˈlaɪmɪ
primy
ˈpraɪmɪ
rimy
ˈraɪmɪ
slimy
ˈslaɪmɪ
stimy
ˈstaɪmɪ
stymie
ˈstaɪmɪ
stymy
ˈstaɪmɪ
thymey
ˈtaɪmɪ
thymy
ˈtaɪmɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COR BLIMEY

cor
cor anglais
cor pulmonale
Cor.
coraciiform
coracle
coracoid
coradicate
coraggio
coral
coral fern
coral reef
Coral Sea
coral snake
coral tree
coral trout
coralbells
coralberry
corallaceous
coralliferous

WORDS THAT END LIKE COR BLIMEY

Ashley
costumey
Dahomey
Disney
gamey
grey
hey
hockey
homey
honey
jersey
journey
key
mamey
money
New Jersey
Niamey
on the money
samey
shimmey

Synonyms and antonyms of cor blimey in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cor blimey» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COR BLIMEY

Find out the translation of cor blimey to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cor blimey from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cor blimey» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

啊呀心病
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cor caray
570 millions of speakers

English

cor blimey
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भ्रष्टाचार Blimey
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كور ماذا بعد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кор вот это да
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cor blimey
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cor blimey
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cor blimey
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

cor blimey
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

CORのドキッ!
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오호 이럴수가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cor blimey
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cor Blimey
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பி.கே.
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोर ब्लमेकी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cor blimey
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cor Blimey
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cor blimey
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кор ось це так
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cor Blimey
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cor blimey
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Cor blimey
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cor Blimey
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cor blimey
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cor blimey

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COR BLIMEY»

The term «cor blimey» is normally little used and occupies the 119.291 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COR BLIMEY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cor blimey» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cor blimey» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cor blimey

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COR BLIMEY»

Discover the use of cor blimey in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cor blimey and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cor Blimey! Where 'Ave You Come From?
Much of the story centres on the children's experiences of India, from monkeys in the bedroom to elephants in the jungle, and from nursery school in the Maharaja's Palace to boarding schools in Coonoor and Ooty. The book title, 'Cor Blimey!
Winifred Tovey, 2013
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Cor Blimey, Mate: Action Stories for Young Hunters
Many of the 18 short stories are based on true happenings and are told in the language of the hunter, reflecting the hunter's life and beliefs and demonstrating the loyalty and love they have for their dogs.
Marion Day, 2010
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Aladdin, E Script with Site Licence to Copy
GENIE Cor blimey! That's a bit hard isn't it? I mean, I usually get requests for instant Chinese meals or for mothers-in-law to lose their voices. (Meanwhile, Panky is fanning Twankey to wake her up.) HUNKY What sort of a genie are you anyway ...
David Barrett
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The Bobbies of Bailiwick
The little Elboem pointed up at the statues. “A Bobby? A Bobby of Bailiwick? Why, ya are, ain't ya? Cor Blimey! Too right! Oy, Reg!” He turned to his friend, who was standing awestruck beside him. “It's them! The Bobbies of Bailiwick!” “Go on!
Christopher Blankley, 2011
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Terrible Tales 2: The Bloodcurdling Truth about the Frog ...
“We're for it now, cor blimey! That creature's going to be back 'ere giving us all the devil of a hard time before you knows it!” A scullery maid started to weep hysterically. “Now, now,” murmured the butler. “Not necessarily. She has to get some ...
Jennifer Gordon, 2011
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Don't Worry, Be Happy: Beijing to Bombay with a Backpack
It was a hairstyle that looked crass even at the height of its fashion and if either of them was in genuine need of a hat, it surely had to be him. When I heard their cockney accents ('Cor blimey, Dave, that tea is rank!'), it dawned on me.
Jim Ford, 2006
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Winds Through Time: An Anthology of Canadian Historical ...
Cor blimey. I always fancied these,” she said as she surveyed her shoes with satisfaction, and tucked her hands inside the muff. We swept down the stairs with confidence and joined the noisy throng of shoppers. “Deck the halls with boughs of ...
Ann Walsh, 2006
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The Accidental Orphan
"Cor, blimey, you limeys sure talk funny!" Ellen reddened and frowned. Fred merely said in a kindly tone, "Run away and take care of your bags." "Limeys!" sneered Lawrence. "Three limeys!" The steam whistle blew to end the rest period.
Constance Horne, 1998
9
Dear Boy: The Life Of Keith Moon
Viv would say something and Keith would say back, 'Cor blimey, guv'nor, you're a toff and no mistake, let's get those gorillas back in the cage.' “Keith's role was small but he enjoyed the opportunity to do something different. “The trouble is,” ...
Tony Fletcher, 2010
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The Fish Kisser: An Inspector Bliss Mystery
Cor blimey a red hot limey.” Then added, “O.K., Bud. I get the message, but who's flying the plane now.” “I am,” he admitted. “But I don't know where I'm going or how to land.” The American seemed to ignore the response, suddenly concerned ...
James Hawkins, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COR BLIMEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cor blimey is used in the context of the following news items.
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Former Burnley striker and storyteller shares his tale about Brian …
“There was no sign of Fred, so I phoned his house and his wife said, 'Cor blimey... Fred's in Skipton,” recalled Kindon. “He'd got his dates mixed ... «Lancashire Telegraph, Jul 15»
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'Real test' for Windows 10 is in commercial space - Context
But when asked if Windows 10's launch will be more successful than Windows 8, he said: "Cor blimey, yes!" He added: "Anything is better than ... «CRN - UK, Jul 15»
3
View from the Street: Government's tantrum over ABC still rolling …
Ka-Boom..Kar-asssh..What the hell was that Bosun..Aunty sent us another 16 pounder Captain, took out the Poop Deck it did..Cor Blimey..Flags ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 15»
4
The Libertines at Glastonbury 2015 review – whimsical nostalgia
The set rattles on with a home-for-dinnertime mendacity: Horrorshow is sloppy and rigid, and the cor blimey drawl of The Boy Looked At Johnny ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
5
Checkout time at the hotel snooty
Cor blimey, this must be the most pretentious and agonised question I have ever received. For a start, how do you conclude that the Book of ... «Financial Times, Jun 15»
6
Assassin's Creed: Syndicate preview: Cor blimey guv'nor
Assassin's Creed is one of those staples. A gaming meat and two veg as we Brits might say. Only this year's title, Syndicate, comes with more ... «Pocket-lint.com, Jun 15»
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E3 2015: Most wanted video games
Cor blimey. Another Assassin's Creed, guv? This one set in London and had a pretty thorough announcement in May. You will still get a big ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
8
Stevi Richie to hot-step into Big Brother
So maybe his confidence in his winning personality isn't that misplaced. Chloe Jasmine Whichello COR BLIMEY: Chloe [unleasheddigital]. «Daily Star, Jun 15»
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The Game, Series 1, Episode 5, TV review: Clever penultimate …
Cor blimey, there are more moles in The Game than that time Adrian Mole canoed down the River Mole with a mole. Yes, it's raining moles at ... «The Independent, May 15»
10
England finish second in Group F
Shirley Bradbury: Cor blimey, Lionesses, calm down. Keep the ball for a bit. Stacy Phillips: Could do with a strong finish to this game. Get another goal and build ... «BBC Sport, May 15»

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