Doggone: meaning, definitions and examples
๐โ๐ฆบ
doggone
[ หdษษกษn ]
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 doesnโt 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
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:
๐ต๐น puxa vida
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฐเฅ เคฏเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Verdammtes
๐ฎ๐ฉ sialan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัั ะทะฐะฑะธัะฐะน
๐ต๐ฑ do diabลa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท zut
๐ช๐ธ maldita sea
๐น๐ท kahretsin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุจุง
๐จ๐ฟ sakra
๐ธ๐ฐ do frasa
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏฅๆญป
๐ธ๐ฎ hudiฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ fokk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะฝะดัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ lanet olsun
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.