Goddammit: meaning, definitions and examples
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goddammit
[ ɡɑːdˈdæmɪt ]
exclamation, frustration
The term 'goddammit' is an exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, or anger. It is often used when something goes wrong or does not go according to plan. This expression conveys strong feelings and is considered informal, often regarded as profanity. The term combines the word 'God' with a strong curse, which some might find offensive depending on the context in which it is used.
Synonyms
blast it, curse it, damn it.
Examples of usage
- Goddammit, I can't believe I lost my keys!
- She shouted, 'Goddammit!' when the computer crashed.
- Goddammit, why is this traffic so bad today?
Translations
Translations of the word "goddammit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caramba
- diabo
- poxa
🇮🇳 हे भगवान
- ओह भगवान
- भगवान
🇩🇪 verdammt
- zum Teufel
- zum Donner
🇮🇩 sial
- sialan
- anjing
🇺🇦 чорт
- блядь
- господи
🇵🇱 kurczę
- do diabła
- cholera
🇯🇵 くそ
- ちくしょう
- ああ
🇫🇷 merde
- zut
- nom d'un chien
🇪🇸 maldita sea
- caramba
- diablos
🇹🇷 kahretsin
- lanet olsun
- sıçtım
🇰🇷 젠장
- 아이씨
- 이런
🇸🇦 تبا
- يا إلهي
- يا ربي
🇨🇿 sakra
- do háje
- proboha
🇸🇰 sakra
- do pekla
- preboha
🇨🇳 见鬼
- 该死
- 天哪
🇸🇮 prekletstvo
- do vraga
- oh ne
🇮🇸 óþekkt
- skit
- ó Guð
🇰🇿 құдай-ау
- жын
- ит
🇬🇪 ღმერთო
- კარგი
- ბედდაბლა
🇦🇿 lanet
- heyvan
- vay
🇲🇽 maldita sea
- hijo de la chingada
- no manches
Etymology
The word 'goddammit' originates from the combination of the words 'God' and 'damn' which can be traced back to Middle English. The term 'damn' itself has its roots in Latin, derived from 'damnare', meaning 'to condemn'. The use of 'God' in conjunction with swearing became common as a means to intensify the emotional weight of the curse. By the 19th century, it was popularized in American English as a strong expression of frustration, often in reaction to mishaps or irritating situations. Over the years, its prevalence has fluctuated, with many viewing it as a strong curse while others consider it a more casual expression of annoyance. The confluence of religious contexts with profane language highlights the cultural significance of cursing in expressing human emotions.