Doggone: meaning, definitions and examples

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doggone

 

[ หˆdษ”ษกษ’n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal expression

The term 'doggone' is an informal expression often used to express annoyance or emphasis. It can be used as a mild expletive to convey frustration, similar to saying 'darn' or 'gosh'. People might use it when something doesnโ€™t go as planned, or to express exasperation about a situation. It is particularly common in American English and can convey a sense of light-heartedness or humor despite the annoyance.

Synonyms

blasted, confounded, darned

Examples of usage

  • That doggone car won't start.
  • I can't believe I lost my doggone wallet again!
  • He was doggone tired after the long hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "doggone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น puxa vida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅ‡ เคฏเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verdammtes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sialan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะพั€ั‚ ะทะฐะฑะธั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ do diabล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maldita sea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kahretsin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์  ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุจุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ do frasa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏฅๆญป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hudiฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fokk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝะดั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lanet olsun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caramba

Etymology

The word 'doggone' is a variation of the term 'dog gone,' which emerged in the United States during the 19th century. The phrase is believed to be a euphemism for 'God gone,' a way for speakers to avoid taking the Lord's name in vain while still expressing mild irritation or surprise. Its usage in American dialects showcases the unique creativity of language transformations that occur in informal speech. The term gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly among speakers from the Southern and Western United States, and has appeared in various forms of media, including literature and film, since then. 'Doggone' reflects the American tendency to create playful, whimsical expressions as a means of coping with everyday frustrations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,887, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.