damn — used to express anger, annoyance, or frustration
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: used to express anger, annoyance, or frustration
Pronunciation (IPA): /dæm/
Example Sentences
- I don't give a damn about what people think of my cooking!
- That was a damn good pizza - I ate the whole thing!
- Damn, I'm damn near late for my damn important meeting!
damn
INTERJECTION[/dæm/]
used to express anger, annoyance, or frustration
He yelled 'damn!' when his coffee spilled all over the report.
Damn this jam! Time to slam!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'damnare' meaning 'to condemn or pronounce judgment against,' which is related to 'damnum' meaning 'loss or damage.' The word entered Middle English through Old French.
Breakdown
damn (from Latin damnare: dam- (loss/condemnation) + -nare (verb suffix)) = to condemn or curse
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I don't give a damn about what people think of my cooking!”
“That was a damn good pizza - I ate the whole thing!”
“Damn, I'm damn near late for my damn important meeting!”
“The teacher damned the students for not doing their homework.”
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