d'oh

intj

d'oh

intj

US /doʊ(ʔ)/ · UK /dəʊ(ʔ)/

Etymology 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.

1

Expresses frustration or anger, especially at one’s own stupidity.

  • —I just paid for our food. —You didn't have to. It's free. —D'oh!

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