Goddam

/ˈɡɑːddæm/
adjective

Used to express annoyance, anger, or surprise.

This goddam computer isn't working.
Visual representation of "goddam" - Used to express annoyance, anger, or surprise.

Often appears as...

  • goddam problem
  • goddam game

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express anger, frustration or surprise.

Goddam, I can't believe I lost my wallet.
Visual representation of "goddam" - Used to express anger, frustration or surprise.

Often appears as...

  • goddam it
  • goddam that

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

adverb

Used to emphasize or express annoyance.

It’s goddam hard to find a decent job these days.
Visual representation of "goddam" - Used to emphasize or express annoyance.

Often appears as...

  • goddam hard
  • goddam crazy

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Used to express annoyance, anger, or surprise.

This goddam computer isn't working.
Visual representation of "goddam" - Used to express annoyance, anger, or surprise.

Often appears as...

  • goddam problem
  • goddam game

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express anger, frustration or surprise.

Goddam, I can't believe I lost my wallet.
Visual representation of "goddam" - Used to express anger, frustration or surprise.

Often appears as...

  • goddam it
  • goddam that

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

adverb

Used to emphasize or express annoyance.

It’s goddam hard to find a decent job these days.
Visual representation of "goddam" - Used to emphasize or express annoyance.

Often appears as...

  • goddam hard
  • goddam crazy

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "goddam"
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Informal Speech

Use 'goddam' primarily in casual conversations among friends, never in professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Speech
I'm tired of this goddam traffic.
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Potentially Offensive

'Goddam' can be seen as disrespectful or offensive; be cautious around unfamiliar company.

Illustration for Potentially Offensive
That goddam movie wasted two hours of my life!
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Strong Emotion

It emphasizes strong negative feelings like annoyance or anger, not just slight irritations.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
Can you stop being so goddam loud?
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Informal Speech

Use 'goddam' primarily in casual conversations among friends, never in professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Speech
I'm tired of this goddam traffic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Potentially Offensive

'Goddam' can be seen as disrespectful or offensive; be cautious around unfamiliar company.

Illustration for Potentially Offensive
That goddam movie wasted two hours of my life!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Strong Emotion

It emphasizes strong negative feelings like annoyance or anger, not just slight irritations.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
Can you stop being so goddam loud?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Speech

Use 'goddam' primarily in casual conversations among friends, never in professional settings.

Illustration for Informal Speech
I'm tired of this goddam traffic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Potentially Offensive

'Goddam' can be seen as disrespectful or offensive; be cautious around unfamiliar company.

Illustration for Potentially Offensive
That goddam movie wasted two hours of my life!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Strong Emotion

It emphasizes strong negative feelings like annoyance or anger, not just slight irritations.

Illustration for Strong Emotion
Can you stop being so goddam loud?
Visual representation of the word "Goddam"

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Video examples

Mammoths resurrected and...

There's that much more life happening, thanks to climate change, thanks to all of our goddam coal plants. So -- whoa, what's going on here? By the way, crop production goes up with this. This is a partial counter

Video examples

Mammoths resurrected and...

There's that much more life happening, thanks to climate change, thanks to all of our goddam coal plants. So -- whoa, what's going on here? By the way, crop production goes up with this. This is a partial counter

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Quote examples

J. D. Salinger

American Novelist

You take somebody that cries their goddam eyes out over phoney stuff in the movies, and nine times out of ten they're mean bastards at heart.
Portrait of J. D. Salinger

Quote examples

J. D. Salinger

American Novelist

I don't even like old cars. I'd rather have a goddam horse. A horse is at least human, for God's sake.
Portrait of J. D. Salinger

Quote examples

Maria Callas

Greek Musician

Don't talk to me about rules, dear. Wherever I stay I make the goddam rules.
Portrait of Maria Callas

Quote examples

J. D. Salinger

American Novelist

Goddam money. It always ends up making you blue as hell.
Portrait of J. D. Salinger

Quote examples

J. D. Salinger

American Novelist

You take somebody that cries their goddam eyes out over phoney stuff in the movies, and nine times out of ten they're mean bastards at heart.
Portrait of J. D. Salinger

Quote examples

J. D. Salinger

American Novelist

I don't even like old cars. I'd rather have a goddam horse. A horse is at least human, for God's sake.
Portrait of J. D. Salinger

Quote examples

Maria Callas

Greek Musician

Don't talk to me about rules, dear. Wherever I stay I make the goddam rules.
Portrait of Maria Callas

Quote examples

J. D. Salinger

American Novelist

Goddam money. It always ends up making you blue as hell.
Portrait of J. D. Salinger
Example 1 of 4
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