suffering catfish

English

Interjection

suffering catfish

1. (dated) An exclamation of disgusted dismay.
   • 1946 May, Boys' Life, 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, number 23:

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