doggones
/ˈdɔɡˌɡɔnz/
interjection
- Used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or frustration.
- Doggones! I forgot my keys again.
- Doggones, this weather is really something.
- Doggones, that was a close call!
adjective
- Used as a mild exclamation to show annoyance or emphasis.
- I can't find my doggones wallet anywhere.
- This doggones computer is so slow.
- That doggones dog keeps barking all night.