Dratted: meaning, definitions and examples
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dratted
[ หdrรฆtษชd ]
expression of annoyance
The term 'dratted' is an informal and somewhat humorous expression typically used to convey annoyance or irritation. It is often employed when one is frustrated with a situation or a person. The usage of 'dratted' can evoke a lighthearted or exaggerated sense of displeasure, rather than severe anger. Its origin lies in a blend of the word 'drat' and the suffix '-ed,' suggesting a past form of exclaiming a mild curse.
Synonyms
annoying, frustrating, irritating.
Examples of usage
- That dratted noise is keeping me awake!
- I can't find my dratted keys again.
- Stop being so dratted stubborn.
Translations
Translations of the word "dratted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maldito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคฐเคพเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช verdammt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkutuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะณะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przeklฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใใใ (norowa reta)
๐ซ๐ท maudit
๐ช๐ธ maldito
๐น๐ท lanetli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฃผ๋ฐ์ (jeojubadeun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูู (mal'oon)
๐จ๐ฟ prokletรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prekliaty
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏฅๆญป็ (gฤisว de)
๐ธ๐ฎ preklet
๐ฎ๐ธ bannaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐาััััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแแแแแ (tsk'evlili)
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษnษtlษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ maldito
Etymology
The word 'dratted' originates from the informal curse 'drat,' which itself dates back to the early 20th century. 'Drat' is thought to be a euphemism for stronger expletives and was likely used to express mild frustration without resorting to more offensive language. The transformation into 'dratted' indicates a past participle, illustrating a sense of ongoing irritation. Over the years, 'dratted' has found its place in colloquial speech, particularly in British English, and is often used in a playful manner. Although the term may not be commonly used in formal writing or speech, it persists in everyday conversations, capturing the lighter side of exasperation.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,350, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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