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goddamn

or god·dam

[god-dam]Informal: Sometimes Offensive.
interjection
  1. (used as an exclamation of any strong feeling, especially of disgust or irritation, and often followed by it.)
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noun
  1. the utterance of “goddamn” in swearing or for emphasis.
  2. something of negligible value; damn: not to give a good goddamn.
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adjective
  1. damned(def 2).
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adverb
  1. damned.
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verb (used with object)
  1. to curse (someone or something) as being contemptible or worthless; damn.
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verb (used without object)
  1. to use the word “goddamn”; swear.
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Origin of goddamn

1400–50; late Middle English. See God, damn
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Examples from the Web for goddamn

Historical Examples

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

    Ten From Infinity

    Paul W. Fairman

  • An outburst consisted of his suddenly springing to his feet with a scowl and announcing: "Goddamn it, I don't belong here!"

    Ten From Infinity

    Paul W. Fairman

British Dictionary definitions for goddamn

goddamn

interjection Also: God damn
  1. an oath expressing anger, surprise, etc
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adverb Also: goddam, goddam, goddamned
  1. (intensifier)a goddamn fool
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Word Origin and History for goddamn

late 14c., from god + damn.

Mais, fussent-ils [les anglais] cent mille Goddem de plus qu'a present, ils n'auront pas ce royaume. [Joan of Arc, 1431, quoted in Prosper de Barante's "Histoire des ducs de Bourgogne"]

Goddammes was the nickname given by Puritans to Cavaliers, in consequence of the latter's supposed frequent employment of that oath.

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