deuced
Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈd(j)uːsɪd/
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/d(j)uːst/
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ˈd(j)uːsɪd
Adjective
Damned.
Usage- Dated
- euphemistic
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The Prince don’t marry nowadays, as you say: unless the Princess has a doosid deal of money in the funds, or is a lady of his own rank.
Adverb
Damned.
Usage- Dated
- euphemistic
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More examples (1)
"Very well, Max," acquiesced his companion. "Only don't blame me if it turns out as deuced awkward for your man as Mrs. G. has done. Shall I tell you what a counsel may be expected to put to the jury as the explanation of that lady's evidence?"
Adjective
expletives used informally as intensifiers
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he's a blasted idiot
it's a blamed shame
More examples (6)
a blame cold winter
not a blessed dime
I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing
he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool
a deuced idiot
an infernal nuisance
Word forms
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