D'oh

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /doÊŠ/, /doÊŠÊ”/
• UK IPA: /dəʊ/, /dəʊʔ/
• Homophones: doe, doh, dough, do music

Alternative forms

• doh

Origin

Imitative. Later popularised by the cartoon character Homer Simpson in The Simpsons. Voice actor Dan Castellaneta has said he modelled his version on the drawn-out "do-o-o-o" sound made by Jimmy Finlayson in the films of .

Full definition of d'oh

Interjection

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!"

Anagrams

• hod