doggone
Americanverb (used with object)
adjective
superlative
doggonestadverb
interjection
adjective
Etymology
Origin of doggone
1850–55, perhaps from dog on it! euphemistic alteration of God damned
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Yep. Here’s a guaranteed Wonder of the county. Even the state. And maybe even a Wonder of the whole doggone world.”
From Literature
“My prized possession. Had it since I was a boy. Never read me a book, but by jiggers, I have a bookcase. The doggone doggonedest bookcase you ever did hear of, too.”
From Literature
“Doggone you, Sink,” he grouses.
From Salon
Let’s just say there’s a whole lot of doggone fun to have here.
From MarketWatch
This week’s Slate News Quiz is doggone good.
From Slate
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