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goldarned

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[gol-dahrnd] / ˈgɒlˈdɑrnd /

adjective

goldarnedest superlative
  1. goddamned (used as a euphemism in expressions of anger, disgust, surprise, etc.).


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Etymology

Origin of goldarned

First recorded in 1905–10; goldarn + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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“You might start a trend, and then I’ll never get rid of all this goldarned cotton.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

I'll be goldarned," gasped Letts, "and I'll be goldarned twice if I don't get even with her some of these here days.

From Tess of the Storm Country by White, Grace Miller

"I have got a goldarned sore leg if that's what you mean, where that rock hit me," growled Tom.

From The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure by Roosevelt, Wyn

Why, yew goldarned Britisher, d’ye know that yew haven’t got no right at all to stop me from pursooin’ my v’yage, or to demand a sight o’ my papers?

From A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story by Mays, D.L.

But I'm so goldarned, hunky-chunky, hawg-fat I can't ride a hawss no mo'—not faster 'n a walk or further than two mile', fo' fear of breakin' his back.

From Rimrock Trail by Dunn, J. Allan, (Joseph Allan)

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