strewth
- an expression of surprise or dismay
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Word Origin
C19: alteration of God's truth
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Historical Examples
When it came nearer there was a shout, "Strewth, it's a Jerry plane."
Cyril heard "Strewth," and "biggest draw you ever, so help me!"
Five Children and ItE. Nesbit
And if yer wants a bit of bread yer awsks for pain, strewth!
"Contemptible""Casualty"
If you bloomin bearers goes cartin me into the way o stoppin another one—strewth, Ill come back an aunt yer.
Grapes of wrathBoyd Cable