dammit
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
interj.a word you shout when you are frustrated, angry, or have made a mistake.
interj.an exclamation used to express irritation, contempt, or disappointment. It is a variant of 'damn it' and carries a similar level of mild profanity.
Simple“Dammit, I forgot my keys in the car again.”
In context“Dammit, we missed the last train by less than a minute, and now we have to wait for an hour in the cold.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
n.a small metal piece used to hold a pin or medal onto a uniform.
n.a small metal clutch or fastener used to secure medals, ribbons, or name tags to a military uniform.
Simple“He lost the dammit for his medal and had to buy a replacement.”
In context“The soldier carefully secured the dammits onto the back of his ribbons to ensure they wouldn't fall off during the inspection.”
UsageCommonly used in military jargon to refer to the butterfly clutch on the back of a pin.
Synonymsclutchfastener
Univerbation of damn + it.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.