doggone
Americanverb (used with object)
adjective
adverb
interjection
adjective
Other Word Forms
Adjective Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of doggone
1850–55, perhaps from dog on it! euphemistic alteration of God damned
Example Sentences
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Let’s just say there’s a whole lot of doggone fun to have here.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025
And I was like, ‘Ooh I’m gonna call this doggone number, I’ve been cheated on.’
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2023
“Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they’re doing a doggone good job, which I’m very thankful for,” tight end Logan Thomas said.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
“The question is, give me a timetable. What’s the date for getting that boat out of that doggone water?”
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2022
I wonder how grown folks know so doggone much just by looking at you.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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