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Word: Tarnation
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
late 18th century: alteration of damnation
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tɑːˈneɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used to express exasperation, frustration, or incredulity
Short Definition:used as euphemism for 'damnation'
Examples:- Tarnation! If Teddy had been elected we'd never have come to this!
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