Meanings
- datedAn exclamation of disgusted dismay.
"Suffering catfish! Why did I ever let you write this piece?"
1961, Louis Zara, Dark rider2 more examples
"Sweet suffering catfish!" said Mickey. "All you have to do is give me the darned stick, not throw it at me. When I want to play hockey, I'll let you know.
1946 May, Boys' Life, page 13"But, suffering catfish, Mr. Woolwine," I protested. "You can't do that! What would be left?"
1966, Sidney Joseph Perelman, Chicken Inspector, number 23Synonyms: suffering cats
Synonyms & antonyms
interjectionAn exclamation of disgusted dismay.
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