strewth

/ struːθ /

interjection

Origin of strewth¹

C19: alteration of God's truth

If you bloomin bearers goes cartin me into the way o stoppin another one—strewth, Ill come back an aunt yer.

When it came nearer there was a shout, "Strewth, it's a Jerry plane."

And if yer wants a bit of bread yer awsks for pain, strewth!

Cyril heard "Strewth," and "biggest draw you ever, so help me!"

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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