Son of a gun — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun phrase phrase /ˈsən-ə-və-ˌgən/

Meaning & Definition of Son of a gun

Son of a gun (noun phrase)

  1. —usually used as a mild or euphemistic alternative to son of a bitch—sometimes used interjectionally to express surprise or disappointment

Son of a gun (phrase) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person whose behavior is offensive to others

    "They weren't sure how that son of a gun even got the job."

    similar: bastard, beast, bleeder (British), blighter (chiefly British), boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, crud (slang), crumb (slang), cur, dirtbag (slang), dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, schmuck (slang), scum, scumbag (slang), scuzzball (slang), skunk, sleaze, sleazebag (slang), sleazeball (slang), slime, slimeball (slang), slob, snake, so-and-so, sod (chiefly British), stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin
    related: barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus (slang), fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, nut, schmo (slang), airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dink (slang), dolt, dope, dork (slang), goon, half-wit, idiot, imbecile, moron, turkey, brat, insolent, nuisance, pest, snip, snob, snoot, snot, dweeb (slang), nerd
    near: hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Son of a gun

The most common words with a similar meaning to Son of a gun:

Slang: crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag, scuzzball, sleazebag, sleazeball, slimeball
Chiefly British: blighter, sod
British: bleeder
bastard, beast, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, scum, skunk, sleaze, slime, slob, snake, so-and-so, stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin

Related Words for Son of a gun

barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus, fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit, nitwit, nut, schmo, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead

Near Antonyms of Son of a gun

hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Word Forms of Son of a gun

Inflections: sons of guns

Origin & Etymology of Son of a gun

First known use: 1708

Frequently Asked Questions about Son of a gun

What does "Son of a gun" mean?

"Son of a gun" means —usually used as a mild or euphemistic alternative to son of a bitch—sometimes used interjectionally to express surprise or disappointment. As an a noun phrase and a phrase, it is defined as: —usually used as a mild or euphemistic alternative to son of a bitch—sometimes used interjectionally to express surprise or disappointment.

What is another word for "Son of a gun"?

Other words for "Son of a gun" include bastard, beast, bleeder, blighter, boor, bounder, bugger and buzzard. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Son of a gun" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Son of a gun"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Son of a gun". Common alternatives include bastard, beast, bleeder, blighter, boor, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad and chuff.

What is a slang word for "Son of a gun"?

Slang words for "Son of a gun" include crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag and scuzzball.

How do you use "Son of a gun" in a sentence?

Examples of "Son of a gun" in a sentence: "They weren't sure how that son of a gun even got the job.".

Is "Son of a gun" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Son of a gun" can be used as a noun phrase and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Son of a gun"?

"Son of a gun" is pronounced /ˈsən-ə-və-ˌgən/.

What is the origin of the word "Son of a gun"?

First known use: 1708.