blighty

[ˈblaɪti]

blighty Definition

  • 1a slang term used to refer to Britain, especially England
  • 2a sentimental term for home or homeland

Using blighty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blighty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After living abroad for years, he was excited to return to Blighty.

  • Example

    She longed for the comforts of Blighty after being away for so long.

  • Example

    The soldiers talked about their families back in Blighty.

blighty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blighty

Phrases with blighty

  • a minor injury that is serious enough to require medical attention but not serious enough to be life-threatening, resulting in the soldier being sent back to England

    Example

    He got a Blighty wound and was sent back to recover in England.

  • a period of leave granted to a soldier serving overseas, especially during World War I, to visit his home country

    Example

    He was granted a Blighty leave and went back to England to see his family.

  • a wound serious enough to require evacuation to England

    Example

    He was hit by shrapnel and got a Blighty one.

Origins of blighty

from Hindi-Urdu 'bilāyatī', meaning 'foreign' or 'British'

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Summary: blighty in Brief

The term 'blighty' [ˈblaɪti] is a slang word used to refer to Britain, particularly England. It can also be used as a sentimental term for home or homeland. The phrase 'Blighty wound' refers to a minor injury that requires medical attention, while 'Blighty leave' is a period of leave granted to a soldier serving overseas to visit his home country. 'Blighty one' denotes a wound serious enough to require evacuation to England.