d'oh
/doʊ(ʔ)/ · intj
Meaning
- Expresses frustration or anger, especially at one’s own stupidity.
Etymology / origin
Imitative. Popularised by the cartoon character Homer Simpson in the TV show The Simpsons. Voice actor Dan Castellaneta has said that he modelled his version on the drawn-out "do-o-o-o" sound made by Jimmy Finlayson in the films of Laurel and Hardy. The OED has references from the BBC as far back as 1945.
Related words
Descendant words
- t'oh(French) (der)
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