goddamn

or god·dam

[ god-dam ]

/ ˈgɒdˈdæm /

Informal: Sometimes Offensive.

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interjection

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

noun

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

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

adjective

damned (def. 2).

adverb

damned.

verb (used with object)

to curse (someone or something) as being contemptible or worthless; damn.

verb (used without object)

to use the word “goddamn”; swear.

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Origin of goddamn

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

Words nearby goddamn

“God Bless America”, God-botherer, Godcast, godchild, God complex, goddamn, goddamned, goddamnit, Goddard, Goddard, Robert H., goddaughter

How to use goddamn in a sentence

One big step in the right direction would be hurrying up with that goddamn veggie burger.
McDonald’s Promised Us a Veggie Burger, So Where the Hell Is It?|Madeleine Davies|September 24, 2021|Eater
Ianthe will reach new heights of being absolutely goddamn dreadful.
How Gideon the Ninth author Tamsyn Muir queers the space opera|Constance Grady|February 5, 2021|Vox
Our advice giver is Blair Braverman, dogsled racer and author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube.
How to Adventure Solo|Blair Braverman|November 4, 2020|Outside Online
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

“Goddamn-me,” he repines, had then become the customary oath.
A Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman
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 /

interjection Also: God damn

an oath expressing anger, surprise, etc

adverb Also: goddam, goddam, goddamned

(intensifier)a goddamn fool

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