Definition of son of a gun
son of a gun
interjection
- exclamation of surprise or displeasure.
Son of a gun!
Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 14 2009.
noun
- friendly greeting, especially after not having seen someone in a long time.
You son of a gun! How long has it been - ten years?
Citation from "School Lies", American Dad (TV), Season 6 Episode 14 (2011) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
- a despicable person.
He's a real son of a gun.
- See more words with the same meaning: uncool person, jerk, asshole (general insults - list of).
Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 14 2009.
- a person.
He's a crazy son of a gun.
- See more words with the same meaning: dude, person of unspecified gender.
Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 25 2011.
origin
- literally, a bastard son.
Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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| Definitions include: a despicable person. | |
| Definitions include: an unattractive or promiscuous female. | |
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| Definitions include: amphetamine. | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
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