consarned
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of consarned
1835–45, alteration of concerned, used as a euphemism for confounded
Example Sentences
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He didn’t shout, or shoot, or run, or do a consarned thing.
From Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone The Plot Against Uncle Sam by Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey)
Most plumb forgot fer a couple o' weeks now, what with us bein' so consarned busy.
From Sonny by Raphael, Rick
“I ain’t consarned with what you tells ’em.
From The Comings of Cousin Ann by Sampson, Emma Speed
All to the good, as far as our lives are consarned," said Murphy; "and mebbe for your ship, Skipper.
From The Grain Ship by Robertson, Morgan
No. As I told you, all I know is what this consarned fo'mast hand of mine says.
From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.
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