Word
goddammit
Phoneticsgod·dammit
US/ˈɡɑdˌdæmɪt/
UK/ɡˈɒdɐmˌɪt/
Definition
interj. a very strong way to say 'damn it' when you are angry or frustrated. It is a bit more rude than just saying 'darn'.
interj. a highly informal and vulgar exclamation of frustration or anger. It is a contraction of 'good damn it' and is considered offensive in most professional or polite contexts.
Examples
“Goddammit, I forgot my keys again.”
“Goddammit, I can't believe I lost my wallet right before the flight.”
“He muttered to himself, 'Goddammit, this is the third time this month the printer has jammed,' before storming out of the office to find a technician.”
Examples
simple
“Goddammit, I forgot my keys again.”
contextual
“Goddammit, I can't believe I lost my wallet right before the flight.”
complex
“He muttered to himself, 'Goddammit, this is the third time this month the printer has jammed,' before storming out of the office to find a technician.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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