lordy
[ lawr-dee ]
/ ˈlɔr di /
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interjection Informal: Older Use.
(often initial capital letter) (used in exclamatory phrases to express surprise, elation, etc.): Oh lordy, what a mess!
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British Dictionary definitions for lordy
lordy
/ (ˈlɔːdɪ) /
interjection
mainly US and Canadian an exclamation of surprise or dismay
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