begorra
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9.9
- interjection
- Archaic
:
¡begorra!
- If it isn't old Tom himself, begorra, I haven't seen you in years!
Examples
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The weather is fine today, begorra, perfect for a walk in the park.
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He looked at the results and exclaimed, 'begorra, we actually won the match!'
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Well, begorra! I didn't see that coming.
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He said, begorra, that's a fine idea!
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Oh, begorra, I can't believe we won the game!
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Sure and begorra, that was an impressive performance!
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Put on your coat, begorra, it's freezing outside!
Synonyms
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7.5
A small amount of care or worry about something
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9.9
A word people say to show mild surprise
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9.9
An old-fashioned shout showing surprise, anger, or strong feeling
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7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
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9.5
A short word people say when they are surprised or shocked
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9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, mild pain, or strong feeling
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9.9
A short old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
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9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
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9.9
An old-fashioned word said to show surprise or strong feeling
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9.9
A mild old word people say to show surprise
A short old Irish phrase people say to show surprise or strong feeling
An old Irish word said to show surprise or strong feeling
An old word that people say to show surprise or strong feeling
A word people used long ago to show surprise
An old word people say to show surprise, anger, or shock
A short phrase people say to show surprise or strong feeling, often jokingly
A short cry of surprise when something is hard to believe
A short cry of surprise used to sound French
A short phrase people say to show surprise or frustration instead of using a religious name
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word begorra likely comes from an old way of saying by God in Irish speech, where the words changed into a short, friendly exclamation. So, begorra is used to show 'surprise', 'agreement', or 'emphasis'.