drat

interjection (drat, drat it, drat that dog)

«drat» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(old-fashioned, euphemism) a mild exclamation of annoyance; a soft stand-in for «damn». tree →

A gentle, old-fashioned word heard in cartoons, old books and from grandparents; safe even with small children. All regions.

Drat! I forgot my lunch. tree →
Drat it, the pen's run out. tree →
«Drat that cat!» said the old lady. tree →
Drat, it's raining again. tree →
The cartoon villain cried, «Drat! Foiled again!» tree →
Drat, I've lost count. tree →
"Drat thee!" yelled the witch-bodies, "thou 'st spoiled our spells this year agone!" tree →

Harmless and comic today.

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