What is strewth?

Strewth: An Australian Exclamation

Strewth is a common Australian slang exclamation. It's often used to express:

• Surprise: Similar to "Wow!", "Good heavens!", or "I can't believe it!".
• Disbelief: Indicating skepticism or doubt about something.
• Exasperation: Expressing frustration or annoyance.
• Emphasis: Adding force to a statement, although less common than the above.

The word is believed to be a minced oath of "Christ's truth" (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Christ's%20truth), making it a way to avoid directly invoking a religious term. Although "Christ's truth" etymology is debated.

It's generally considered a fairly mild expression and is widely understood throughout Australia. While its usage has perhaps declined somewhat in recent years, particularly among younger generations, "strewth" remains a recognizable and occasionally used part of Australian vernacular (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Australian%20vernacular).