- Gordon Bennett!
- Exclam. An exclamation of anger or surprise. Has as much emphasis as most expletives despite its inoffensive nature. See associated article Gordon Bennett for etymology.
English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.
Gordon Bennett!
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