Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i'll be a son of a bitch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.58 in modern English

Syllables: i'l-l be a -son of a bitch
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Expression of surprise or irritation.

Example Sentences

"“Well, I’ll be a son-of-a-bitch!” Monty laughed. “You mean you called a pat hand on aces up?”"

Etymology

Attested from at least 1925. From older son of a bitch, from Middle English biche-sone (literally “bitch's son”). Compare I'll be damned, from the 18th century.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: biche-sone

Synonyms

wow

Questions

What does i'll be a son of a bitch mean?: Expression of surprise or irritation.
Where does i'll be a son of a bitch come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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