begorra
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- interjection
- Archaic
- 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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A word people say to show mild surprise
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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
An old-fashioned shout showing surprise, anger, or strong feeling
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A short word people say to show surprise, mild pain, or strong feeling
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A word people used long ago to show surprise
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A short old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
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An old word that people say to show surprise or strong feeling
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An old word people say to show surprise, anger, or shock
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An old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
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A mild old word people say to show surprise
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A short cry of surprise used to sound French
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An old Irish word said to show surprise or strong feeling
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An old-fashioned word said to show surprise or strong feeling
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A short old Irish phrase people say to show surprise or strong feeling
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 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'.