Interesting Word # 66 - Blighty Your Teacher 7 years ago The word Blighty is British slang for Great Britain. (It actually comes from an Urdu word "bilayti", which means homeland.) Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Interesting Fact QuestionDateJuly 25,In relation toInteresting QuestionsUnusual Australian Place NamesDateJune 21,In relation toFun with EnglishSeek a word - EatingDateSeptember 6,In relation toEnglish words