Goldanged

/ˈɡoʊldændʒd/ adjective

Definition

A mild exclamation or emphatic adjective used to express annoyance or frustration, a polite substitute for stronger curse words.

Etymology

American English euphemism from the 19th century, combining 'gold' with 'anged' (a softening of 'damned'). The exact origin of why 'gold' was chosen for this substitution is unclear, but it follows the pattern of other folksy American euphemisms like 'dagnabbit' or 'consarned.'

Kelly Says

This word shows how creative English speakers get when they want to express frustration without actually swearing—'goldanged' sounds funny enough that it might make someone laugh instead of getting angry!

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