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Is begorrah a mild oath or slang?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 3/21/2024

Begorrah could be a mild oath or an emphatic exclamation mostly attributable to the Irish, and can be equated to "by God", indicating that the speakers word should be taken seriously.

Example - "I will see to it that young Johnny takes his medicine, Begorrah."

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∙ 14y ago

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What Irish oath is often paired with 'begorrah'?

begob

What is the meaning of begorrah?

Begorrah' means 'by God'. It is probably an intentional mispronunciation of 'by God', a euphemistic minced oath, like saying 'gosh' instead of 'God' as an oath.

What is mild oath called?

It is called just that: a "mild oath". Such things as "Egad!" or "Gosh darnit!" or "Great Jehosophat!".

Is jeez a mild oath?

Yes.

What is the four letter word for mild oath that starts with an e and ends with a m?

A mild oath that starts with "e" is usually "egad." Perhaps the "m" is incorrect.

What is a three letter word for a mild oath?

vow

What is the mild oath to express anger used by mercutio?

The mild oath to express anger used by Mercutio is "zounds," which is a minced oath for "God's wounds." It was a common expletive in Shakespearean times, used as an expression of frustration or anger.

4 letter word for mild oath?

drat, egad

What is a four letter word for mild oath d a?

drat

A mild oath used to express anger of surprise an altered form of the oath of god wound's used by mercutio?

the answer is 'zounds'

What does the word 'begorra' mean?

Berroga means Used as a mild oath.

What is a four letter word for mild oath ending in k?

heck