damfool
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of damfool
1880–85; alteration of damned fool or foolish
Example Sentences
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The sergeant-at-arms is the Damfool Doorkeeper.
From Los Angeles Times
Instead, the commission decided not to be a damfool.
From Washington Times
O ge whizz I am proud w'en we come on de crowd, An' damfool out of school, he is laugh it out loud; But de glory to God w'en I t'ink of de load An' de boneyard dat carry it over de road, An' de squeak of de gig, and de squeal of de pig, I don' blame it for laugh w'en he look at de rig!
From Project Gutenberg
No, sir-ree, I think that's the most damfool suggestion I've ever heard!
From Project Gutenberg
"One of her damfool jokes," muttered the old man, as he shuffled toward the door of the locked room.
From Project Gutenberg
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