damn
exclamation/dæm/
/dæm/
(also old-fashioned dammit
(informal)/ˈdæmɪt/
/ˈdæmɪt/
, damn it)- a swear word that people use to show that they are annoyed, disappointed, etc.
- Oh damn! I forgot he was coming.
More Like This Silent lettersSilent lettersWord OriginMiddle English: from Old French dam(p)ner, from Latin dam(p)nare ‘inflict loss on’, from damnum ‘loss, damage’.Want to learn more?
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