dagnabbit, int. U.S. colloq. (euphem., often humorous or in representations of rural speech).
Brit. /ˌdagˈnabɪt/, U.S. /ˌdægˈnæbət/
Forms: 19– dagnabbit, 19– dagnabit
[‹ dagnab v. + it pron. Compare dammit n. and int..]
Expressing annoyance or amazement: ‘darn it!’.
| 1933 Chicago Daily Tribune 21 Aug. 13/4 ‘Yes, dagnabbit,’ the farmer replied. 1958 Daily Independent (Monessen, Pa.) 7 Feb. 4/6 As for sleeve garters, dagnabit if there ain't a demand for them yet in some rural areas. 1996 M. Blakely Dead Reckoning (1997) xxi. 142 Try a little harder, Edgar. Learn to say ‘fiddlesticks’ or ‘dagnabbit’ or somethin' that ain't so offensive. |