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lordy

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/ˈlɔːrdi/ · lord-y

an expression of surprise or amazement.

Meanings

interjectioninformal

an expression of surprise or amazement.

حیرت یا تعجب کا اظہار کرنے کے لیے ایک لفظ۔

خدا

khuda

Synonyms

goodnessheavensgoshحیرتتعجبآہ

Antonyms

calmpeaceindifferenceسکونامناجنبیت

Common Collocations

  • lordy me
  • oh lordy
  • lordy day

Example Sentences

Lordy, that was a surprise!

خدا، یہ تو حیرت کی بات تھی!

Khuda, yeh to hairat ki baat thi!

Oh lordy, I can't believe it!

او خدا، مجھے یقین نہیں آتا!

Oh khuda, mujhe yaqeen nahi aata!

Lordy, what a fantastic view!

خدا، کیا شاندار منظر ہے!

Khuda, kya shaandar manzar hai!

Easily Confused With

lord:A 'lord' refers to a person with authority, while 'lordy' is an exclamation.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a surprised person saying 'lordy!' in reaction to something unexpected.

Picture someone with wide eyes and an open mouth, expressing astonishment.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "lord" — a person who has power or authority over others

First known use: 20th century

The word 'lordy' is an informal exclamation derived from 'lord', often expressing surprise or astonishment.