goldarned

American  

[gol-dahrnd] / ˈgɒlˈdɑrnd /

adjective

• goldarnedest
  superlative

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

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Other Word Forms

Adjective Inflected Forms

• goldarnedest
  superlative

Etymology

Origin of goldarned

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

Example Sentences

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goldarned

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

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

I wasn't so goldarned proud of Oscar like the rest of you seemed to be.

From Judith of the Godless Valley by Morrow, Honoré

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)

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

From Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman by Sainsbury, Noel

And I'm goshed if he didn't laugh out kind of funny and says he, 'Billy, I'm so goldarned wet right now that I couldn't stand another drop of wetness anywhere.

From Green Valley by Reynolds, Katharine