damn
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: dayum
Meaning · English
Generic intensifier. Fucking; bloody.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Shut the damn door!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “damn” mean?
Generic intensifier. Fucking; bloody.
Is “damn” formal or informal?
damn is generally slang.