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goddamn

Pronunciation: /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/

The English word “goddamn” has 4 meanings listed here.

interjection

  1. An expression of anger, surprise, intense excitement or frustration.

adjective

  1. Damned by God.
  2. Used as an intensifier.

noun

  1. A more emphatic form of damn.

Etymology

From God + damn; originally, and sometimes still, a present subjunctive expression of a wish that God smite someone for their wickedness; compare also antonymous God bless, God bless you, and God love (someone or something).

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