Damn Definition

damn
adverb
  1. extremely; "you are bloody right"; "Why are you so all- fired aggressive?"
adjective
  1. used as expletives; "oh, damn (or goddamn)!"
  2. expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold winter"; "not a blessed dime"; "I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing"; "he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool"; "a deuced idiot"; "an infernal nuisance"
noun
  1. something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"
verb
  1. wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child"

"Damn" in song lyrics

See how damn is used in real songs:

  • "Do you think I really give a damn?"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop
  • "Damn 500"
    500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets
  • "But damn!"
    504 Boyz — Beefing

Words that rhyme with damn

Usage tips for "damn"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "damn" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for damn to find words that pair well.

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