Absobloodylootely

Absobloodylootely

ab-soh-BLUD-ee-LOOT-lee /ˌæbsəˈblʌdiˈluːtli/ /ˌæbsəˈblədiˈluːtli/
Adverb General

Absolutely yes! An emphatic affirmative

Example Sentences

"Do you want to come? Absobloodylootely!"
"That was absobloodylootely brilliant!"

Etymology & History

An infixation of "bloody" into "absolutely," demonstrating British use of expletive intensifiers. Popular since the early 20th century.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal

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