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Vinony

drat

interjection

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /dɹæt/

intj

Etymology: An aphetism of od-rat (“God rot”) as a minced oath.

  1. Expressing anger, annoyance or frustration.

    “Drat! I forgot to post these letters.”

verb

Etymology: An aphetism of od-rat (“God rot”) as a minced oath.

  1. To damn or curse.

    “Drat you and your evil schemes!”

    “Whereat Mr. Fussy Fumer, gravely displeased, hastens home and writes an anonymous letter to Mrs. Gamp, who joins him in dratting the 'imperent upstart,' and denouncing the incompetence of the police.”