goddamn

or god·dam

[ god-dam ]

interjection
  1. (used as an exclamation of any strong feeling, especially of disgust or irritation, and often followed by it.)

noun
  1. the utterance of “goddamn” in swearing or for emphasis.

  2. something of negligible value; damn: not to give a good goddamn.

adjective
adverb
verb (used with object)
  1. to curse (someone or something) as being contemptible or worthless; damn.

verb (used without object)
  1. to use the word “goddamn”; swear.

Origin of goddamn

1
1400–50; late Middle English. See God, damn

Words Nearby goddamn

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How to use goddamn in a sentence

  • goddamn it, Taber, just what in blazes is going on around here?

    Ten From Infinity | Paul W. Fairman

British Dictionary definitions for goddamn

goddamn

/ (ˈɡɒdˈdæm) informal, mainly US and Canadian /


interjectionAlso: God damn
  1. an oath expressing anger, surprise, etc

adverbAlso: goddam, goddam, goddamned
  1. (intensifier): a goddamn fool

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