An exclamation of surprise or frustration.
Gordon Bennet
Example Sentences
"Gordon Bennet! Look at that!"
"Gordon Bennet, that was close!"
Etymology & History
Euphemism for "God" or "Gordon Blimey" (God blind me). Possibly named after James Gordon Bennett Jr., the American newspaper publisher. Victorian-era exclamation.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Informal
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