Blighty

Blighty

BLITE-ee /หˆblaษชti/ /หˆblaษชti/
Noun General

Britain or England; home (used especially by soldiers abroad)

Example Sentences

"I can't wait to get back to Blighty."
"Good old Blighty!"

Etymology & History

See earlier entry. British affectionate term for Britain. WWI soldiers' term persisting.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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