goldarned

American

[gol-dahrnd] / ˈgɒlˈdɑrnd /

adjective

superlative

goldarnedest

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

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 Literature

He wasn’t so goldarned stuckup as most of you fellers.”

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

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