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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

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In 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.

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