shazbot

Definition

An excited utterance used to convey disappointment, particularly as a euphemism for shit.

Etymology

Popularised by the character Mork (played by Robin Williams) on the American television sitcom Mork & Mindy (1978).

Example Sentences

• "Shazbot, I missed!"
• "I spent the next frantic seconds (felt like a year, actually) trying to disentangle myself from the pole while the crowd and the contestants guffawed. Shazbot!"
• "When I lurch back toward where I can make out what CNN is saying, CNN has broken for commercial. Shazbot!"