suffering catfish

suffering catfish

English

Interjection

suffering catfish

1. (dated) An exclamation of disgusted dismay.
   • 1946, Boys' Life (May 1946, page 13)

     "Sweet suffering catfish!" said Mickey. "All you have to do is give me the darned stick, not throw it at me. When I want to play hockey. I'll let you know.

   • 1961, Louis Zara, Dark rider

     "Suffering catfish! Why did I ever let you write this piece?"

   • 1966, Sidney Joseph Perelman, Chicken Inspector (issue 23)

     "But, suffering catfish, Mr. Woolwine," I protested. "You can't do that! What would be left?"