begorra

or be·gor·ah, be·gor·rah

[ bih-gawr-uh, -gor-uh, bee- ]

interjection

, Irish English.

1. (used as a euphemism for by God ):

   It's a fine day, begorra.

begorra

/ bɪˈɡɒrə /

interjection

1. an emphatic exclamation, regarded as a characteristic utterance of Irish people

Word History and Origins

Origin of begorra¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Word History and Origins

Origin of begorra¹

C19: euphemistic alteration of by God!

Example Sentences

An' we'll do our duty av we nivver do anything ilse, begorra!

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Pat rubbed his body, saying, "Begorra, there was more mate than five min could ate."

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"Begorra, and I'm jist agoing to go down to their place and make 'em hand 'em over," almost shouted Mike.

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Begorra and I always did say you byes had more lives nor a cat, and all ways were sure to land on your fate.

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Begorra, just as soon as ever you place your tongue on the civil list, was his reply.

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