son of a gun

son of a gun

noun
\ˈsən-ə-və-ˌgən; as an interj ˌsən-ə-və-ˈgən\

plural sons of guns

Definition of SON OF A GUN

—usually used as a mild or euphemistic alternative to son of a bitch ; sometimes used interjectionally to express surprise or disappointment

Examples of SON OF A GUN

1. That son of a gun never called me back.
2. I had to bring the car to the shop. The son of a gun broke down again.

First Known Use of SON OF A GUN

1708

Rhymes with SON OF A GUN

alexandrine, submachine gun, under the gun, under the sun