goddamn

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective used as expletives
  2. adjective expletives used informally as intensifiers
  3. adverb extremely

Etymology

From God + damn; originally, and sometimes still, a present subjunctive expression of a wish that God smite someone for their wickedness; compare also antonymous God bless, God bless you, and God love (someone or something).

Synonyms

damn

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