Damn: meaning, definitions and examples

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damn

[ dæm ]

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expressing anger or frustration

used to express anger, frustration, or disappointment. It is considered a mild profanity and is often used informally in spoken language.

Synonyms

curse, cuss, swear

Examples of usage

Damn! I forgot my keys again.
Oh damn, I missed the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "damn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 droga

🇮🇳 कसम

🇩🇪 verdammt

🇮🇩 sialan

🇺🇦 чорт

🇵🇱 cholera

🇯🇵 ちくしょう

🇫🇷 zut

🇪🇸 maldita sea

🇹🇷 lanet

🇰🇷 젠장

🇸🇦 اللعنة

🇨🇿 sakra

🇸🇰 sakra

🇨🇳 该死的

🇸🇮 prekleto

🇮🇸 fjandinn

🇰🇿 лағынет

🇬🇪 ფიცხი

🇦🇿 lənət

🇲🇽 maldita sea

Word origin

The word 'damn' originated from Middle English 'damnen' which means to condemn or to judge. It has evolved over the years to become a commonly used interjection expressing anger or frustration.