"dagnabbit" meaning in English

See dagnabbit in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˌdæɡˈnæbɪt/ Forms: dagnabit [alternative], dagnammit [alternative], dangnabbit [alternative]
Etymology: Probably altered from goddammit. Head templates: {{en-interj}} dagnabbit
  1. (US, minced oath, dated) goddamnit Wikipedia link: Atlas Obscura Tags: US, dated Categories (topical): English minced oaths Related terms: doggone, dadgum, damn
    Sense id: en-dagnabbit-en-intj-PTxIAMV1 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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    },
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          "word": "doggone"
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        {
          "word": "dadgum"
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        {
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      ]
    },
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        "alternative"
      ]
    },
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      "form": "dangnabbit",
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    {
      "ipa": "/ˌdæɡˈnæbɪt/"
    }
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