How to Pronounce "dudgeon"
word
ˈdədʒən
DUH-juhn
dˈʌdʒɒn
DUJ-on
Definition
Dudgeon is a feeling of anger or resentment, usually because you think you have been insulted or treated unfairly. It is most often used in the old-fashioned phrase 'in high dudgeon'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdədʒən
British English
dˈʌdʒɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUH-juhn
UK
DUJ-on
Listen in Context
He left the room in dudgeon after the argument.
She was in a state of dudgeon after the unfair comment.
The team resigned in dudgeon when their idea was rejected.
He stormed out in high dudgeon, slamming the door behind him.