goddam

Thân thiện

A man shouted a goddam expletive when he dropped his hammer.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Used as an intensifier, often expressing anger, annoyance, or strong emphasis: "goddam" is a profane term used informally to add strong emphasis to a noun, typically conveying frustration, surprise, or intensity. It is considered vulgar.
2. Adverb:
   • Extremely, very: "goddam" is used to intensify an adjective or another adverb, meaning to a very high degree.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • He's a goddam fool for trying that. (Here, "goddam" intensifies "fool," expressing strong criticism.)
  • I can't find my goddam keys anywhere! (Here, "goddam" expresses frustration about the keys.)
• Adverb:
  • You are goddam right about that. (Here, "goddam" intensifies "right," meaning "completely" or "absolutely.")
  • This is a goddam difficult problem. (Here, "goddam" intensifies "difficult.")

Advanced Usage

• As a standalone expletive: While typically used as a modifier, "goddam" can sometimes function as an interjection expressing anger or shock.
  • Goddam! I missed the bus again.
• Euphemistic variants: In less vulgar speech, words like "darn," "dang," or "blasted" are often used with similar intensifying function but are not considered profane.
  • Compare: This is a goddam mess. vs. This is a darn mess.

Variants and Related Words

• Goddamn (adj., adv.): The more common spelling variant, identical in meaning and usage.
  • That's a goddamn lie!
• Goddamned (adj., adv.): Another common variant, often used attributively (before a noun).
  • Where is that goddamned cat?
• Damned (adj., adv.): A slightly less intense but still strong intensifier, often used similarly.
  • It's a damned shame.

Synonyms

• Adjective/Adverb (Intensifier):
  • Bloody (chiefly British): It's a bloody disaster.
  • Damn / Darned: He's a damn genius.
  • Infernal: Stop that infernal noise!
  • Blasted: I hate this blasted weather.

Important Note on Usage

• Register: "Goddam" is a strong profanity. Its use is generally restricted to very informal, casual, or angry speech. It is considered offensive by many and is inappropriate in formal, professional, or polite contexts.
• Impact: The word derives from taking God's name in vain, which contributes to its offensive power for many listeners. Users should be aware of the strong emotional reaction it can provoke.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. expletives used informally as intensifiers
   • he's a blasted idiot
   • it's a blamed shame
   • a blame cold winter
   • not a blessed dime
   • I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing
   • he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool
   • a deuced idiot
   • an infernal nuisance

Adverb

1. extremely
   • you are goddamn right!

Từ đồng nghĩa

• goddamn
• goddamned