drats
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9.9
- interjection
- /dræts/
- Archaic
- Drats! I forgot my keys again.
Examples
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Drats, I missed the bus!
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He exclaimed drats when he realized he had missed the bus.
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Oh drats, I left my umbrella at home again.
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Drats! The store is already closed for the day.
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Oh drats, I left my umbrella at home again.
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Drats! The store is already closed for the day.
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He exclaimed drats when he realized he had missed the bus.
Synonyms
448
7.5
A small amount of care or worry about something
62
6.7
A word people say when they feel annoyed or surprised
60
9.3
A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something
50
9.9
A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated
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8.4
A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed
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8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
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9.4
A short exclamation that shows annoyance or disappointment
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8.8
A quiet sound people make to show mild disapproval or annoyance
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9.9
A short sound people say or write to show anger
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9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
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9.8
A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance
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9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or shock
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9.5
A short spoken word people use to show mild annoyance or disappointment
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9.9
A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed
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9.9
An old-fashioned word people say to show disbelief or annoyance
2
9.9
An old-fashioned shout to show surprise or annoyance
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9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or anger
2
9.9
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
1
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise, anger, or shock
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8.6
A mild word people use to show they are annoyed about something
1
9.0
A short word people say to show mild anger, surprise, or frustration
1
9.9
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
1
9.9
An exclamation said when something suddenly goes wrong
1
9.9
A short cry people say when they feel frustrated or annoyed
1
9.9
To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger
1
9.9
A word you say to show regret, surprise, or disappointment
1
9.9
A short shout expressing disbelief or annoyance
1
9.9
Said when you are a little angry, annoyed, or surprised
1
9.9
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
1
9.9
A short word said to show surprise or mild anger
1
9.9
A short cry showing pity or regret
1
9.9
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
An angry exclamation that shows strong frustration or annoyance
Antonyms
How Annoyed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Drats is an old, mild oath that probably began as a softer form of stronger curses, for example the old phrase 'God rot' or the simple exclamation rats. So people say drats to show 'mild annoyance' without using a harsh swear word.