blighty

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Meaning · English

Synonym of Blighty one.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The ones who did get a good Blighty were returned to England.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “blighty” mean?

Synonym of Blighty one.

Is “blighty” formal or informal?

blighty is generally slang.