Doggoned Meaning in English
word
ˈdɑːɡoʊnd
DAH-gohnd
dˈɒɡənd
duh-GOND
Definition
An old-fashioned, mild way to express annoyance or emphasis, similar to 'darned' or 'damned,' but less strong and not offensive.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, now quite old-fashioned and mostly used in some parts of the US, especially in rural speech or for comic effect. Used to add emphasis without sounding rude. Often appears as 'doggone' as well. Not offensive, unlike stronger words like 'damn.'
Spanish: maldito - condenado (informal, eufemismo)Portuguese (BR): danado - maldito (informal, eufemismo)Portuguese (PT): danado - maldito (informal, eufemismo)Chinese (Simplified): 该死的（俚语，轻微的咒骂）Chinese (Traditional): 該死的（俚語，輕微的咒罵）Hindi: कमबख्त - शापित (अत्यंत हल्का अपशब्द)Arabic: لعين - ملعون (تعبير خفيف أو ملطف)Bengali: ভাগ্যবশত - শালার (হালকা অপমানে)Russian: чёртов - проклятый (устаревшее, мягкое)Japanese: くそったれ (軽い) - まったく (強調表現)Vietnamese: chết tiệt - quái gở (nhẹ nhàng, cũ)Korean: 제기랄 (약한 표현) - 맙소사Turkish: kahrolası - lanet olası (hafif, eski tarz)Urdu: کمبخت - کم بخت (ہلکا مزاحیہ انداز)Indonesian: sialan - terkutuk (ringan, kuno)
Example Sentences
That's a doggoned shame.
basic
I can't open this doggoned jar.
basic
It was a doggoned hot day.
basic
You forgot the keys again? Doggoned it!
natural
That doggoned cat knocked over my coffee.
natural
I just can't figure this doggoned thing out.
natural