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dratted

American  
[drat-id] / ˈdræt ɪd /

adjective

  1. damned; confounded (used as a mild oath).

    This dratted car won't start.
dratted British  
/ ˈdrætɪd /

adjective

  1. informal (prenominal) wretched; annoying

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Etymology

Origin of dratted

First recorded in 1855–60; drat + -ed 2

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