bloody hell
What it means
Exclamation of anger, surprise or dismay.
Pronunciation Heard as “bluddy hell”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Especially British and Commonwealth.
How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse
Especially British and Commonwealth. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.
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