adverb

damn

Translation

damn, very

Damn! I forgot my wallet.

This damn computer won't work.

I don't give a damn.

It's a damn shame he left.

((as interjection)) used to express anger Damn! I'm late.

((as adjective)) ((noun)) used to express anger towards (sth.) This damn phone is broken.

((as adverb)) ((adjective)) used to emphasize an adjective It's damn cold today.

not give a ((damn)) to not care at all I don't give a damn what you think.

Synonyms: freaking, darn; Antonyms: blessed

From Latin 'damnum' meaning 'damage, loss, harm'. Originally had a religious meaning of condemning to hell.

A very common intensifier in informal speech. 'This is damn good coffee' is a compliment, showing its use for positive emphasis too.