son of a nutcracker in English

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Etymology: Popularized by the 2003 Christmas film Elf, in which the character Buddy the Elf exclaims it as an expression of frustration or surprise. Head templates: {{en-interj}} son of a nutcracker

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"son of a nutcracker" meaning in English

Interjection