damn
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6.7
- interjection
- /dæm/
- NSFW
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joder
- Damn it, that could be very serious.
- Damn, he said
And I went, damn it, it is me.
- And I went, damn it, it is me.
- I was like, oh, damn, OK, what's going on?
- Usually you're playing Fortnite. God damn it, you're so loud.
- And I was like, oh damn, excuse me?
- You need a deal, boy, Damn it, you need a deal.
- And I was like, kind of like, damn, now what?
- I woke up one day and I was like, damn, women are stupid.
- I appreciate them giving their time today and damn it, no.
- But like, God damn, do I not want another Iraq?
Examples
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Damn it, there's someone at the door.
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Damn it, we just lost our position.
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And I went, damn it, it is me.
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And I was like, oh damn, excuse me?
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Wait wait, wait for me, wait for me, damn it, bye.
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I appreciate them giving their time today and damn it, no.
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I was like, "Damn it, you know, what the hell?"
Academic text (2005) -
When I returned, she was gone. "Damn!" Smith said.
Fiction book (1990) -
I'll be OK, damn it, I'll be OK.
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darn, I can't believe he actually did that!
Synonyms
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9.9
A rude strong word people use to show anger or surprise
659
9.2
Shows strong anger, annoyance, or surprise in rude informal speech
347
8.9
An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something
139
7.4
A short mild word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or strong feeling
121
9.9
Shows strong anger or annoyance in a rude way
90
8.9
A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance
50
9.9
A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated
33
9.9
A very rude phrase people say to show strong anger or annoyance
27
7.4
An informal word that makes a feeling stronger, for example very tired
26
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
17
8.4
A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed
15
8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
14
9.9
A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked
9
9.9
Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say
8
8.5
A short written exclamation people use in messages to show surprise or shock
4
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
4
9.9
A rude phrase people say to show strong anger when things go wrong
4
9.9
A short cry people say to show surprise or anger
3
9.9
To say when you feel angry, annoyed, or upset
3
9.9
A short word said to show you do not respect something
3
9.6
To say when you are very surprised or shocked
2
8.7
A phrase that shows frustration or annoyance
1
9.9
A rude strong word said to show anger or surprise
1
9.9
People say a strong angry word when they feel very annoyed
1
9.9
A very rude exclamation showing strong anger or surprise
1
9.7
Say to show anger, surprise, or frustration
1
9.9
An exclamation that shows strong anger or surprise as a mild swear
1
9.0
A short word people say to show mild anger, surprise, or frustration
A rude phrase people say to show strong anger or frustration
A short word people say to show surprise, anger, or annoyance
A mild bad word people say to show anger or surprise
To make what you say sound stronger, like a mild swear
People say this to show annoyance or strong feeling
A mild rude word that you put before a noun to show annoyance
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
A short angry or surprised shout used instead of a rude word
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
Idioms
3
9.4
Give a weak compliment that sounds positive but actually criticizes someone
Compounds
- Slur
1
9.9
An insulting name used by southerners for a person from the northern United States
How Angry
- NSFW
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6.7
- Informal
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6.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Damn used alone as a quick shout of anger or surprise comes from the same root for 'condemn' and curse. It began as a strong word for blaming or cursing and became a short way to show shock or annoyance, which is why people say 'Damn!' when they are angry or surprised.