goldarn

[gol-dahrn]

noun

Informal.

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

goldarn

/ ɡɒlˈdɑːn /

interjection

1. slang,  a euphemistic variant of goddamn

Word History and Origins

Origin of goldarn¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

“No goldarn signs,” he mutters.

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This, and his "underlying note of friendly warmth," are what Putnam points to with pride when listeners write in, as they constantly do, saying: "You send me to bed thinking goldarn, things are bad, but they're going to get better."

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But I wouldn't care a goldarn, if Ma hadn't been sending me for neuralgia medicine, and hay fever stuff all winter, when she wanted to get rid of me.

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That's too hootin' goldarn many for anybody to stand, by ninety-nine per cent., so Bill slams him one.

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Want to break your cussed neck, goldarn ye?'

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