son of a gun
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son of a gun
Where it comes from
Euphemistic variant of son of a bitch. There are folk etymologies suggesting nautical origins, such as a reference to the disputed parentage of a child born aboard a ship (between the guns), or a child fathered by a soldier (also referred to as a "gun"). However, these etymologies are not supported by evidence.
noun sons of guns
- son of a bitch That son of a gun stole my wallet!
- Used encouragingly or to compliment. You son of a gun, you did it!
interjection
- Used to express anger, contempt, disgust, astonishment, disappointment, etc. Son of a gun! I just got stung by a wasp!
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intj euphemism
| Español | hijo de fruta |
|---|---|
| Português | filho da polícia |
| Français | ça alors |
| Italiano | figlio di buona donna |
| Русский | ку́рицын сын kúricyn syn |
| العربية | اِبْنُ الفَاعِلَةِ ibnu l-fāʕilati |
Talk about this word "son of a gun." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/son%20of%20a%20gun. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. son of a gun. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/son%20of%20a%20gun "son of a gun." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/son%20of%20a%20gun.Cite this
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title = {son of a gun},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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