goddamn
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goddamn
- (slang) An expression of anger, surprise, intense excitement or frustration.
Synonyms[edit]
- gods damn (polytheistic)
Translations[edit]
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration
Adjective[edit]
goddamn (not comparable)
- (derogatory) Damned by God.
- (vulgar, offensive) Used as an intensifier.
- 2019 July 26, Charles P. Pierce, “Congress Should Not Go on Vacation for Six Goddamn Weeks”, in Esquire[1]:
- I know this may seem a bit out of the box, but isn't this a particularly lousy time in history for the Congress to go on vacation for six goddamn weeks.
- Where's the goddamn cartridge?
- You were in the background; you were a goddamn extra! That's good enough!
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- See also Thesaurus:damned
Translations[edit]
intensifier
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Noun[edit]
goddamn (plural goddamns)
- Alternative form of goddam (“an English person, from French perspective”)
- 2009, Shane K. Bernard, The Cajuns: Americanization of a People (page 72)
- The goddamns (British soldiers) are coming / To steal your children. / Awaken! Awaken! / Acadian men / To save our heritage.
- 2009, Shane K. Bernard, The Cajuns: Americanization of a People (page 72)
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