Confound it/you! Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity The phrase adds strong emotion, often without genuine anger. Confound it! That’s the third time this week. Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Mildness Considered old-fashioned and milder than modern swear words. Oh, confound it! I missed the bus again. Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Temper Sometimes used humorously to mock frustration. Confound it, where have those elves hidden my shoes?