damn
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6.7
- interjection
- /dæm/
- NSFW
- Damn it, that could be very serious.
- Damn, he said
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Watch on YouTubeAnd 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
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8.9
An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something
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9.2
Shows strong anger, annoyance, or surprise in rude informal speech
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7.4
An informal word that makes a feeling stronger, for example very tired
169
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
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8.9
A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance
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7.4
A short mild word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or strong feeling
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9.9
Shows strong anger or annoyance in a rude way
50
9.9
A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated
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9.9
Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say
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9.9
A very rude phrase people say to show strong anger or annoyance
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9.6
To say when you are very surprised or shocked
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8.7
A phrase that shows frustration or annoyance
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7.4
A mild rude word that you put before a noun to show annoyance
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8.4
A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed
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9.9
A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked
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8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
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9.9
People say a strong angry word when they feel very annoyed
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9.9
To make what you say sound stronger, like a mild swear
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9.9
A rude phrase people say to show strong anger when things go wrong
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9.9
A short word said to show you do not respect something
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9.9
A mild bad word people say to show anger or surprise
7
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
5
9.9
To say when you feel angry, annoyed, or upset
3
9.9
A rude strong word said to show anger or surprise
2
9.9
An exclamation that shows strong anger or surprise as a mild swear
2
9.9
A rude phrase people say to show strong anger or frustration
1
8.5
A short written exclamation people use in messages to show surprise or shock
1
9.0
A short word people say to show mild anger, surprise, or frustration
1
9.9
A very rude exclamation showing strong anger or surprise
1
9.9
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
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9.9
A short angry or surprised shout used instead of a rude word
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9.7
Say to show anger, surprise, or frustration
1
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, anger, or annoyance
1
9.9
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
A short cry people say to show surprise or anger
People say this to show annoyance or strong feeling
Idioms
2
9.4
Give a weak compliment that sounds positive but actually criticizes someone
Compounds
- Slur
2
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.