strewth

interjection

an expression of surprise or dismay

Word Origin for strewth

C19: alteration of God's truth

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Examples from the Web for strewth

Historical Examples of strewth

When it came nearer there was a shout, "Strewth, it's a Jerry plane."
500 of the Best Cockney War Stories
Various
Cyril heard "Strewth," and "biggest draw you ever, so help me!"
Five Children and It
E. 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 wrath
Boyd Cable