strewth
Meaning
An exclamation of surprise, dismay or annoyance. Now somewhat old-fashioned.
Example
Strewth, it's hot out there today!
Origin
Alteration of 'God's truth'.
Variants
'struth, struth, streuth
Nearby words
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