drat
word
Definition
An old-fashioned, mild expression used to show frustration, annoyance, or disappointment instead of using stronger language.
Usage & Nuances
"Drat" is rarely used in modern conversation and sounds old-fashioned or playful. It is very mild—much less forceful than "damn" or "crap". Often appears in children's books, cartoons, or when someone wants to avoid swearing.
Spanish: ¡rayos! - ¡caray!Portuguese (BR): droga! - puxa vida!Portuguese (PT): bolas! - raios!Chinese (Simplified): 哎呀！ - 糟糕！Chinese (Traditional): 哎呀！ - 糟糕！Hindi: धत्तेरे! - धिक्कार है!Arabic: تبًّا! - تبا لك!Bengali: ধুরRussian: чёрт - черт возьми (устаревшее, мягкое)Japanese: ちくしょう（古風でやわらかい表現）- しまった（やわらかい）Vietnamese: chết tiệt (cũ, nhẹ nhàng) - chà (biểu cảm nhẹ)Korean: 제길 (옛날식, 약한 감탄사)Turkish: vah vah (eski, hafif bir ünlem) - tühUrdu: اُف (پرانا، ہلکا جملہ) - ہائےIndonesian: aduh (kuno, ringan) - sial (lembut, lama)
Example Sentences
Oh, drat! I didn't see that coming.
natural
Drat, I forgot my keys at home!
basic
Drat, the bus just left.
basic
Drat, I made a mistake on my homework.
basic
Drat, my phone battery died right when I needed it.
natural
Kids these days never say 'drat' anymore.
natural