goldarn
- adjective
- /ˈɡoʊˌdɑrn/
- Archaic
:
maldita
- I can't find my goldarn keys anywhere in this messy house.
Examples
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That goldarn dog keeps digging up my garden every morning.
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He let out a goldarn yell when he stubbed his toe.
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I can't find my goldarn keys!
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That goldarn cat keeps knocking over my plants.
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He let out a goldarn yell when he stubbed his toe.
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That goldarn dog keeps digging up my garden every morning.
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I can't find my goldarn keys anywhere in this messy house.
Synonyms
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6.7
A word people say when they feel annoyed or surprised
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9.9
To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger
A short angry word people say when they feel a little annoyed
An old word used to show anger or strong dislike
Used before a noun to show strong annoyance
Feeling a little angry or annoyed about something
People say this to show annoyance or strong feeling
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Etymology
Goldarn is a mild, old-fashioned swear used to show anger or to make something stronger. A helpful way to remember it is to think of it as a softened form of goddamn mixed with the gentler word darn, which explains why it feels less harsh today.