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blimming

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈblɪmɪŋ/
  • rhymes with -ɪmɪŋ

1

adj

Meaning 1

Blooming (as an intensifier).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, not-comparable, slang

Examples

  • I don't want to buy any blimming brushes, so kindly go away!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Very; blooming.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Modification of blooming.