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A goddamn is an expression used to emphasize surprise or annoyance at something. It's like saying "good grief" but with a stronger tone.

You might hear someone say "goddamn it's cold outside!" when they're shivering on a chilly day. This kind of usage is common in informal conversations, especially among friends. People often use "goddamn" to react to unexpected events or frustrating situations, like being stuck in traffic or dealing with bad news. It's not exactly a formal way of speaking, so you won't usually hear it in business meetings or on the radio. But in everyday life, people will sometimes let out an exasperated "goddamn" when they're surprised or upset.

How common is "goddamn"?

Word goddamn is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

interjection

  • (vulgar, colloquial) An expression of anger, surprise, intense excitement or frustration.

    Example: Person A: You're not going to believe this: he just did it again, despite your warning. Person B: Goddamn!

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