Doggone
adjective
Used to show that you are annoyed or surprised.
I've lost my doggone keys again.
Often appears as...
- doggone it
- doggone good
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adverb
Very, extremely.
That was a doggone good meal.
Often appears as...
- doggone quickly
- doggone happy
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Used to show that you are annoyed or surprised.
I've lost my doggone keys again.
Often appears as...
- doggone it
- doggone good
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adverb
Very, extremely.
That was a doggone good meal.
Often appears as...
- doggone quickly
- doggone happy
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Express Frustration
Use 'doggone' to convey mild irritation without offending anyone, as it's a polite alternative to swearing.
I can't believe I forgot the doggone password again!
Pro Tip 2/3Amiable Exclamation
'Doggone' can be a friendly, playful way to show surprise or disbelief in informal settings.
Doggone, that's a big pumpkin!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Contexts
Use 'doggone' in casual or conversational settings, generally with friends or in informal situations.
You guys did a doggone good job on this project!
Pro Tip 1/3Express Frustration
Use 'doggone' to convey mild irritation without offending anyone, as it's a polite alternative to swearing.
I can't believe I forgot the doggone password again!
Pro Tip 2/3Amiable Exclamation
'Doggone' can be a friendly, playful way to show surprise or disbelief in informal settings.
Doggone, that's a big pumpkin!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Contexts
Use 'doggone' in casual or conversational settings, generally with friends or in informal situations.
You guys did a doggone good job on this project!
Pro Tip 1/3Express Frustration
Use 'doggone' to convey mild irritation without offending anyone, as it's a polite alternative to swearing.
I can't believe I forgot the doggone password again!
Pro Tip 2/3Amiable Exclamation
'Doggone' can be a friendly, playful way to show surprise or disbelief in informal settings.
Doggone, that's a big pumpkin!
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Contexts
Use 'doggone' in casual or conversational settings, generally with friends or in informal situations.
You guys did a doggone good job on this project!
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Nasty Business PIPE...
what you plan on doing with this year after you shot it well honest-to-god truth I didn't know what I was gonna do it for doggone okay
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Nasty Business PIPE...
what you plan on doing with this year after you shot it well honest-to-god truth I didn't know what I was gonna do it for doggone okay
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Quote examples
Marv Levy
American Coach
If I had coached in high school for 60 years, I would have loved it. Getting to the top was not a goal. I welcomed the opportunities, but I just believed do the best doggone job you can, and good things will happen.
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Carol Channing
American Actress
I can't understand people missing a show because they're sick: They've missed their best performance. You have an obstacle to overcome, and you reach for the heavens, and, doggone it, the heavens answer you.
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Marv Levy
American Coach
You adhere to a philosophy, but part of the philosophy I have is that I don't want to be too doggone inflexible that I miss a good player.
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Ron Rivera
American Coach
If you have a settled quarterback situation, you're pretty doggone good.
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Carl Sandburg
American Poet
We don't have to think up a title till we get the doggone book written.
Quote examples
Marv Levy
American Coach
If I had coached in high school for 60 years, I would have loved it. Getting to the top was not a goal. I welcomed the opportunities, but I just believed do the best doggone job you can, and good things will happen.
Quote examples
Carol Channing
American Actress
I can't understand people missing a show because they're sick: They've missed their best performance. You have an obstacle to overcome, and you reach for the heavens, and, doggone it, the heavens answer you.
Quote examples
Marv Levy
American Coach
You adhere to a philosophy, but part of the philosophy I have is that I don't want to be too doggone inflexible that I miss a good player.
Quote examples
Ron Rivera
American Coach
If you have a settled quarterback situation, you're pretty doggone good.
Quote examples
Carl Sandburg
American Poet
We don't have to think up a title till we get the doggone book written.
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