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strewth

exclamation (also struth)

«strewth» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(Australia, old-fashioned) a mild exclamation of surprise, shock or annoyance, from "God's truth". tree →

In the lessons

Used in Australian and old British speech, often by older people; mild, everyday, Australia, New Zealand. Comic in films about Australians.

Examples

"Strewth! Look at the size of that spider!" tree →
Strewth, it's hot today. tree →
"Strewth, mate, you gave me a fright." tree →
My Aussie grandpa says strewth when the cricket goes badly. tree →
"Strewth!" cried the farmer when the cows got out. tree →
You hear "strewth" in old Australian films. tree →

Note

It is mild, not rude, though it comes from a religious oath. Spelled strewth or struth. Not really used by young people.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «strewth» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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