Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i'll be a son of a gun

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English

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

21

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Expressing surprise or disbelief.

Example Sentences

"Digging her hands excitedly down into the pockets of her dress Ardita stared at him, speechless with astonishment. […] “Well, I’ll be a son of a gun!” she said dazedly."

Etymology

Compare son of a gun.

Synonyms

adzooks ay caramba mirabile dictu chihuahua begorra bleeding heck bleeding Nora bless my heart bless my soul bless us blige

Questions

What does i'll be a son of a gun mean?: Expressing surprise or disbelief.
Where does i'll be a son of a gun come from?: Compare son of a gun.

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