This one rears its head every once in a while. I first heard it in a text from Jess back in states. I stared at those words for good while, trying to guess how oath could make sense by itself. It basically means "I wholeheartedly agree with you, mate." For example.
"I reckon the Hawks are gonna do great in the footy this year." (please ignore the very non-Aussie sounding sentence).
"Oh bloody oath they will!"
Now, I wish I had some witty commentary on the use of this or some sort of wacky made-up explanation, but sadly I don't. It just doesn't sound like it should make sense. That's all I got. Can I get a bloody oath from my Yankee brothers and sisters!
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