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goldarn

goldarn

9.9
An exclamation said when you are annoyed or surprised
  • interjection
  • /ɡoʊˈdɑrn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : maldita
  • She dropped her keys and exclaimed goldarn in frustration.

Examples

  • I can't believe I lost my keys, goldarn it!

  • The old farmer shouted goldarn when the fence broke again.

  • When he realized he had missed the bus, he muttered goldarn under his breath.

  • Goldarn it!

  • When she spilled coffee on her shirt, she shouted goldarn in annoyance.

  • He couldn't find his wallet, so he sighed and said, goldarn it!

  • After missing the deadline, she muttered goldarn softly to herself.

Synonyms

argh
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
67 8.8

A short cry people say when they feel frustrated or annoyed

is milder and avoids the stronger emotional or painful sense
darn
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
62 6.7

A word people say when they feel annoyed or surprised

is similar but carries an old-fashioned playful tone rather than plain
goddammit
vsgoldarn
  • Offensive
50 9.9

A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated

is a far milder substitute used to avoid harsh or offensive wording
darn it
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
17 8.4

A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed

is the same mild feeling but used without the final word
gah
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
13 9.9

A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised

is comparable but usually functions as a milder, wordlike exclamation
grrr
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
11 9.9

A short sound people say or write to show anger

is a conventional mild exclamation rather than expressive sound writing
grr
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
8 9.9

A short sound like a growl people use to show anger or frustration

is a spoken word used for mild annoyance rather than a growl sound
gawd
vsgoldarn
  • Slang
4 9.9

A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance

is used similarly but more clearly as a mild replacement for strong words
grrrr
vsgoldarn
  • Texting
4 9.9

A written sound that shows anger or frustration

is milder and functions as a polite or playful oath
aagh
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
3 9.9

A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed

is milder and used more as a playful or gentle oath
to consarn
vsgoldarn
  • Archaic
1 9.9

To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger

is the modern mild substitute rather than the regional old form
arg
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short shout showing anger, pain or strong annoyance

is similar in purpose but much less forceful or intense
harrumph
vsgoldarn
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval

is more of a casual exclamation for irritation rather than formal disapproval
goldurn it
vsgoldarn
  • Archaic
9.9

A short angry word people say when they feel a little annoyed

is the same meaning but appears as a shorter single exclamation
goldamned
vsgoldarn
  • NSFW
9.9

People say this to show annoyance or strong feeling

is an even milder substitute used for gentle emphasis
durn
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
9.9

Said when you are a little angry, annoyed, or surprised

is similar but slightly more archaic or dialectal in tone

How Strong

goddamn
  • Offensive
659 9.2
damn
  • NSFW
6.7
goldarn
  • Archaic
9.9
darn
  • Informal
62 6.7
oh my
321 6.6

Surface Forms

goldarn main

Etymology

Goldarn is a short exclamation people use when they are surprised, annoyed, or frustrated. Think of it as a polite replacement for goddamn, with a touch of the gentler darn, so it works as a mild, old-fashioned swear.