Doggoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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doggoned
[ ˈdɔːɡənd ]
informal expression
Doggoned is an informal term used primarily in American English, conveying a sense of irritation or frustration. It can also express surprise or emphasis, often used as a mild expletive. The term can reflect a person's feelings about an unexpected situation or disappointment. It is commonly used in casual conversations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- That doggoned machine isn't working again.
- I can't find my doggoned keys anywhere!
- She doggoned forgot my birthday.
- It's the doggoned truth, I swear!
Translations
Translations of the word "doggoned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maldito
- danado
- abençoado
🇮🇳 बेवजह
- बेतुका
- निरर्थक
🇩🇪 verdammt
- dumm
- lächerlich
🇮🇩 sial
- bodoh
- keterlaluan
🇺🇦 проклятий
- безглуздий
- дурний
🇵🇱 przeklęty
- głupi
- absurdalny
🇯🇵 呪われた (norowareta)
- 馬鹿げた (bakageta)
- ばかばかしい (bakabakashii)
🇫🇷 maudit
- absurde
- ridicule
🇪🇸 maldito
- absurdo
- ridículo
🇹🇷 lanetli
- saçma
- aptalca
🇰🇷 저주받은 (jeojubadeun)
- 어리석은 (eoriseogeun)
- 우스꽝스러운 (usgwangseureoun)
🇸🇦 ملعون (mal'oun)
- سخيف (sakhif)
- تافه (tafeh)
🇨🇿 prokletý
- hloupý
- absurdní
🇸🇰 prekliaty
- hlúpy
- absurdný
🇨🇳 该死的 (gāisǐ de)
- 愚蠢的 (yúchǔn de)
- 荒谬的 (huāngmiù de)
🇸🇮 preklet
- neumen
- absurdno
🇮🇸 felldur
- heimskur
- fáránlegur
🇰🇿 қарғыс
- ақымақ
- абсурд
🇬🇪 წყევლა
- უაზრო
- იდიოტური
🇦🇿 lənətlənmiş
- axmaq
- gülünc
🇲🇽 maldito
- absurdo
- ridículo
Etymology
The term 'doggone' is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century, derived as a euphemism from 'darn' or 'damn' combined with 'dog.' This combination appears to have emerged as an expression used by individuals who sought to soften their language or avoid vulgar terms. The 'dog' element in 'doggone' may also imply something about the nature of pets, reflecting fondness and familiarity. It became more widespread in the early 20th century, often found in expressions within Southern American English. Over time, 'doggone' and its variant forms have been used in literary works, songs, and common speech, cementing its place as a unique contribution to American linguistics.