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caramba
ka-RAM-ba
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An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or dismay — similar to "wow" or "darn."
""Caramba!" she shouted when she saw the mess in the kitchen."
How to Use Caramba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild exclamation of shock or annoyance, borrowed from Spanish.
When to use it
Casual and often used humorously in English, much like "yikes" or "good grief."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish caramba, a polite substitute for a much ruder Spanish swear word.