lordy
word
/ˈɫɔɹˌdi/
/ˈlɔːdi/
Definition
An informal exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or strong emotion, similar to 'oh my god' or 'goodness'.
Usage & Nuances
"Lordy" is informal, regional (especially southern US), and often slightly humorous or old-fashioned. Common in phrases like "Good lordy" or "Oh lordy". More mild than using "oh my god" directly.
Spanish: ¡Dios mío! - ¡Vaya!Portuguese (BR): Nossa! - Meu Deus!Portuguese (PT): Valha! - Meu Deus!Chinese (Simplified): 天哪！- 哎呀！Chinese (Traditional): 天哪！- 哎呀！Hindi: अरे भगवान! - हे प्रभु!Arabic: يا إلهي! - يا رب!Bengali: হায় ঈশ্বর! - আরে বাবা!Russian: Господи! - Боже мой!Japanese: あらまあ！- おやまあ！Vietnamese: Trời ơi! - Ôi trời!Korean: 어머나! - 세상에!Turkish: Aman Tanrım! - Vay canına!Urdu: اوہ خدایا! - یا اللہ!Indonesian: Astaga! - Ya ampun!
Example Sentences
Oh lordy, look at the mess you made!
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Lordy, that cake looks good!
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Lordy, I forgot my keys again.
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Lordy, it's hot today.
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Lordy, I never thought we'd finish on time!
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Well, lordy, that was unexpected!
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