Meaning & use
Strewth
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An exclamation of surprise, dismay, or annoyance, chiefly used in British and Australian English.
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"Strewth, I didn't expect the whole roof to cave in like that!" he cried.
Strewth, that traffic jam cost us two hours.
A note on using this word
"Strewth" is a contracted, mild oath derived from "God's truth," softened over time into an inoffensive interjection.
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