Damn Definition & Meaning
damn
- adverb
- extremely; "you are bloody right"; "Why are you so all- fired aggressive?"
- adjective
- used as expletives; "oh, damn (or goddamn)!"
- 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
- something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"
- verb
- wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child"
"Damn" in song lyrics
See how damn is used in real songs:
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"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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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does damn mean?
- extremely; "you are bloody right"; "Why are you so all- fired aggressive?" used as expletives; "oh, damn (or goddamn)!" 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" something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn
- What part of speech is damn?
- Damn is an adverb, an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does damn have?
- Damn has 5 definitions across 4 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun, verb).