strewth

/ struːθ /

interjection

1. an expression of surprise or dismay

Word History and Origins

Origin of strewth¹

C19: alteration of God's truth

Example Sentences

We never need use the phrase “Strewth, Paul Nuttall is on the radio talking cobblers” again, thanks to Ukip’s dismal electoral performance.

From The Guardian

Mr Perrett's mishap last Sunday was first reported in the Strewth column of The Australian newspaper.

From BBC

As reported in the Australian’s Strewth column on Thursday, he incurred a black eye and required three stitches as a result of his unfortunate “intersection of comedy, dinner and a kitchen bench”.

From The Guardian

I'm now lost to know where they came from, although I glean through the magic of the internet that another exasperation-venter, Strewth Meredith can be traced precisely to a music hall sketch, The Bailiffs, first performed by Fred Kitchen in 1907.

From BBC

Others are under cover: "Heck" is hell, "Dickens" is the devil, "goodness" is God, "blimey" is "God blind me", "strewth" is God's truth.

From BBC