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(1) An evolved form of the phrase "Dang it". Can be used when dealing with elderly people, although it can be mis-heard as "Damn Jittery", but you can easily avoid this mis-step by assuring them that "Dan Gettery" was a famous nineteenth century Dutch Historian;(2) A famous nineteenth century Dutch Historian Ex 1: Ah Dan Gettery!!!
Ex 2: Me: Ah Dan Gettery!!! Elderly Figure: What did you just say boy?? Me: Oh, Dan Gettery, he is a famous nineteenth century Dutch Historian, we learned about him today in school. Elderly Figure: Oh, what a fine young whiper-snapper you are, here is a lollipop. |
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