Son of a gun

noun

Definitions

1.nounSon of a bitch

"That son of a gun stole my wallet!"

2.nounUsed encouragingly or to compliment

"You son of a gun, you did it!"

3.interjectionUsed to express anger, contempt, disgust, astonishment, disappointment, etc.

"Son of a gun! I just got stung by a wasp!"

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