British exclamation of surprise/frustration, euphemism for ‘God’ or ‘Bloody hell’.
Gordon Bennett
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"God"
Etymology & History
British exclamation of surprise/frustration, euphemism for 'God' or 'Bloody hell'. Named after James Gordon Bennett Jr. (1841-1918), American newspaper publisher known for extravagant lifestyle and shocking behavior. The name substitution avoids blasphemy while expressing shock.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Informal
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