Meaning of the word damn in English
What does damn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
damn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
Exclamation
used to express anger, annoyance, or frustration
Example:
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Damn! I forgot my keys again.
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Oh, damn, I spilled coffee all over my shirt.
Verb
condemn (someone or something) to a particular fate, especially a bad one
Example:
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May God damn his soul.
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The critics damned the play as a complete failure.
Adjective
used to express anger or frustration, or to emphasize a statement
Example:
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I can't find the damn remote control anywhere!
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It's a damn shame that he lost the game.
Adverb
used to emphasize a statement, especially one expressing anger or frustration
Example:
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I don't give a damn what you think!
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He's damn good at his job.