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Dudgeon Definition & Meaning

dudgeon
noun
  1. a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon')

"Dudgeon" in song lyrics

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  • "high dudgeon"
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Frequently asked questions

What does dudgeon mean?
a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon')
What part of speech is dudgeon?
Dudgeon is a noun.

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