Definition of Goddamn

1. Adverb. Extremely. "You are goddamn right!"

Exact synonyms: Goddam, Goddamned
Language type: Intensifier, Intensive

2. Adjective. Used as expletives. "Oh, damn (or goddamn)!"
Exact synonyms: Damn
Similar to: Cursed, Curst

3. Adjective. Expletives used informally as intensifiers. "An infernal nuisance"
Exact synonyms: Blame, Blamed, Blasted, Blessed, Damn, Damned, Darned, Deuced, Goddam, Goddamned, Infernal
Similar to: Cursed, Curst
Derivative terms: Damned

Definition of Goddamn

1. Adjective. (pejorative) Damned by God. ¹

2. Adjective. (offensive) Used as an intensifier. ¹

3. Interjection. (vulgar slang) An expression of anger, surprise, or frustration. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Goddamn

1. to damn [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: damn

Lexicographical Neighbors of Goddamn

god awful
god dammit
god game
god games
god mode
god modes
god of war
godawful
godawfully
godchild
godchildren
goddam
goddammed
goddamming
goddammit
goddamn (current term)
goddamndest
goddamned
goddamned well
goddamnedest
goddamning
goddamnit
goddamns
goddams
goddang
goddanged
goddaughter
goddaughters
godded
godden

Literary usage of Goddamn

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Cats in a Chowder by Fred J Schneider (2006)
"... beef left on a warm stove; wrinkles that once distinguished him now diminished him, curling over his thick glasses and that goddamn taxidermic smile. ..."

2. Republic by Charles Edward Sheehan-miles (2007)
"And my relationship with my wife and her father is none of your goddamn business, and none of your magazine's goddamn business, and none of the public's ..."

3. A Touch of Dangerby Michael William Paulson by Michael William Paulson (2005)
"I had a goddamn dream to fulfill and I didn't give a shit how I managed it! That pretty much sums up my whole goddamn life, doesn't it? ..."

4. Prayer at Rumayla: A Novel of the Gulf War by Charles Sheehan-Miles (2007)
"Three tours in Vietnam - once as an advisor, later and infantry lieutenant, even later as a goddamn battalion commander. He knew! ..."

5. The Tiger's Child by John Neu (2006)
""goddamn," Millard said in a voice that was almost a shout, but Will knew that he ... "Ever know such a goddamn mess?" Will slammed the car door behind him. ..."

6. Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow (2003)
""goddamn it," I said, "keep the fucking editorial to yourself. ... I was boiling with anger—at myself, at Dan, at Debra, at the whole goddamn thing. ..."

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