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dad-gummed

American

[dad-guhmd] / ˈdædˈgʌmd /

Or dad-gum

adjective

damned (used as a euphemism to express anger, irritation, surprise, etc.).

Etymology

Origin of dad-gummed

1940–45, euphemistic alteration of goddamned

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