Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gordon-bennett
interjection
/ˈɡɔːrdən ˈbɛnɪt/
Definition
An expression of annoyance or disbelief.
Examples
- “Gordon-Bennett! I didn’t see that coming!”
- “Oh, Gordon-Bennett! What a mess this is!”
- “Gordon-Bennett! I can’t believe you did that!”
Meaning
The phrase is used to convey surprise, annoyance, or exasperation in response to an unexpected situation or event.
Synonyms
- Goodness!
- Heavens!
- My word!
