Dictionary
son' of a gun'
—pl. sons of guns.
Slang.
1. rogue; rascal; scoundrel:
That son of a gun still owes me $20.
2. a tiresome or disagreeable matter, chore, etc.
3. (used as an affectionate greeting, term of address, etc.):
Charlie Humpelmeyer, you old son of a gun, how are you?
4. (used as an exclamation of irritation, surprise, dismay, etc.).
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