intj
goddamn
god-DAM
intj
1
An exclamation used to express anger, shock, frustration, or strong excitement.
"Goddamn, that was a close call!"
"Goddamn it, will you just answer the phone!"
adj
1
Used before a noun simply to add emphasis, usually showing annoyance.
"Turn off that goddamn alarm already."
How to Use Goddamn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA forceful swear word used either as an outburst on its own or as an intensifier before a noun, similar to "damn" but stronger.
When to use it
Considered mild-to-moderate profanity; common in casual speech and film/TV dialogue, but avoided in professional or polite writing.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
goddamn it
that goddamn thing
goddamn right
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Etymology
Formed from "God" and "damn" — originally a genuine plea for divine punishment on someone, now used mainly as a raw expression of emotion rather than a literal curse.