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.

From Literature

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."

From Time Magazine Archive

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Want to break your cussed neck, goldarn ye?'

From Project Gutenberg