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Dammit - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Dammit is a mild exclamation of frustration, anger, or annoyance. It is a casual, informal term often used when something goes wrong or doesn’t work as expected.

dammit

/ˈdæmɪt/ /ˈdæmɪt/

Definition:

An exclamation of anger, frustration, or annoyance.

Synonyms:

darn it, blast, dang it, shoot

Part of Speech:

interjection

Antonyms:

hooray, yay, wonderful

Common Collocations:

say dammit, mutter dammit, shout dammit

Derivatives:

damnation, damned

Usage Tips:

Use "dammit" informally to express frustration; avoid in formal settings due to mild profanity.

Common Phrases:

oh dammit, dammit all to hell, dammit I'm late

Etymology:

Derived from "damn it," a mild oath expressing irritation or disappointment.

Examples:

  • 1. Dammit! I forgot my keys again.
  • 2. She muttered "dammit" under her breath after spilling coffee.
  • 3. "Dammit, why won't this printer work?" he yelled.
  • 4. I missed the bus—dammit!

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