2006-11-09 07:09:32 · 17 answers · asked by macolmark 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
As annoying as saying "sugar" when you really mean something a lot less sweet!
Drat originated from "God rot" as in "May god rot him"
2006-11-09 07:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Bymble 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the cartoon Wacky Races, Dick Dastardly frequently use this when his plans fell apart ("Drat, drat and double drat"). At which point, Muttley would laugh.
2006-11-09 15:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL
that has got to be the best question, thats what I even think Drat , I dont know why there use it maybe they mean rat LOL
2006-11-09 15:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get technical about it...
–verb (used with object) 1. to damn; confound: Drat your interference.
–interjection 2. (used to express mild disgust, disappointment, or the like): Drat, there goes another button off my shirt.
interj.
Used to express annoyance.
2006-11-09 15:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by BabyGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an interjection...
"Drat!! I misplaced my calculator!"
2006-11-11 15:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a mild expletive used by Yahoo Answers when they temporarily have no questions in a particular category.
2006-11-09 16:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an anagram of Dart. Rhymes with **** a bit but if you say it down the pub people will think you are a tosser.
2006-11-09 16:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it is better than saying the F word.
2006-11-10 05:38:51 · answer #8 · answered by Mags 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A euphemism
2006-11-09 15:15:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An allternative to Swearing I guess .
2006-11-09 15:10:51 · answer #10 · answered by Coyote 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋