English · Slang Attested

Old Blighty

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Great Britain, Britain, or England, especially as viewed from abroad

Where it’s used: Used American English

They say there's a troopship just leaving Bombay. Bound for Old Blighty shore.

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 “Old Blighty” mean?

Great Britain, Britain, or England, especially as viewed from abroad

Is “Old Blighty” formal or informal?

Old Blighty is generally slang.

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