damn
/dæm/damn
INTERJECTIONDefinition of damn
You say damn when you are angry or surprised about something.
Example: Damn! That hurts. Be careful.
If something is damn good, damn sure, etc., it is very much that way.
Example: I want to make damn sure he knows about it.
You use damn to show that you are angry.
Example: He doesn't know a damn thing about fixing cars.
You say "damn you" or "damn (something)" to show that you are angry or that you don't care.
Example: He slammed his glass down on the table." I am dying, God damn it, dying!"
You say "I'll be damned" to show that you are surprised.
Example: You mean I was right? Well, I'll be damned!
damn
EXAMPLESExamples of damn
Damn! That hurts. Be careful.
Example sentenceDamn! This machine isn't working again.
Example sentenceI want to make damn sure he knows about it.
Example sentenceYou know damn well I don't drive.
Example sentenceHe doesn't know a damn thing about fixing cars.
Example sentencedamn
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