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DEFINITION: interj. A word, or sound, used to express disappointment when you realize you've made a really stupid mistake. v. To moan and groan about how stupid you are.

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Dodgamit

Top verboticism of the day created by artr

Pronunciation: dädgamit

Sentence: Never wanting to use foul language Todd would use ”dodgamit” when he found himself doing something stupid. This seems to raise fewer eyebrows than his previously used expletive, ”futhermucker”.

Etymology: a spoonerism of goddamn it (used for emphasis, esp. to express anger or frustration)

Created by: artr.

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-22: 00:01:00
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. For everyone interested in the parts of speech, this is our first definition which is specifically defined as an interjection. But feel free to create a noun, a verb, or even an adjective, if that's what sparks your fancy. Thank you ohwtepph! ~ James

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-05-22: 02:00:00
Jabberwocky Wins! Read about it and all the wild words from last week in Verbotoweek .

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2009-12-07: 00:04:00
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. Thank you ohwtepph. ~ James

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