Dudgeon Definition

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

"Dudgeon" in song lyrics

See how dudgeon is used in real songs:

  • "high dudgeon"
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Usage tips for "dudgeon"

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