doggone
adjective/ˈdɒɡɒn/
/ˈdɔːɡɡɔːn/
[only before noun] adverb, exclamation (North American English, informal)- used to show that you are annoyed or surprised
- Where's the doggone key?
- Don't drive so doggone fast.
- Well, doggone it!
Word Originearly 19th cent.: probably from dog on it, euphemism for God damn it.
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