Blinder

Blinder

BLINDER /หˆblindษ™/
Noun London

Amazing or wonderful performance.

Example Sentences

"He played an absolute blinder in that match."
"What a blinder of a performance!"

Etymology & History

From the idea of a performance so brilliant it "blinds" or dazzles spectators. Football and sports slang from the early-mid 20th century, widely adopted in London.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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