interjection
General Slang
dagnabbit
dag-NAB-it · interjection · informal
Darn it! (mild curse)
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Definitions
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A softened exclamation of exasperation, kin to "dadgummit."
“Dagnabbit, the biscuits burned.”
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dagnabbit In A Sentence
Dagnabbit, the biscuits burned.
Origin & Usage
American minced oath, euphemistic reshaping of "goddammit," popularized in folksy speech.
People Also Ask
What does "dagnabbit" mean?
It's a mild exclamation of exasperation, roughly "darn it," close in feel to "dadgummit."
Is "dagnabbit" a swear word?
No. It's a minced oath, a euphemistic reshaping of "goddammit," so it isn't actual profanity.
Where is "dagnabbit" used?
It's American folksy speech, often associated with rustic or cartoon-style characters.
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