doggone
Americanverb (used with object)
adjective
superlative
doggonestadverb
interjection
adjective
Etymology
Origin of doggone
1850–55, perhaps from dog on it! euphemistic alteration of God damned
Example Sentences
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“So are our coconuts and my pony and .22. Doggone it—just when it looks like I have a cinch on getting my pony and .22, something like this happens every time. What are we going to do now?”
From Literature
As I stood there with the halter in my hand, looking from the roan to the paint and from the paint to the roan, I said, “Doggone it, Rowdy, I don’t know which pony I want. If I take the roan, I know I’ll never forget that little mare. If I take her, I’ll have to wait before I can ride her. If I had enough money, I’d just buy both of them.”
From Literature
“Yep. Here’s a guaranteed Wonder of the county. Even the state. And maybe even a Wonder of the whole doggone world.”
From Literature
“My prized possession. Had it since I was a boy. Never read me a book, but by jiggers, I have a bookcase. The doggone doggonedest bookcase you ever did hear of, too.”
From Literature
“Doggone you, Sink,” he grouses.
From Salon
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