I'm learning English.
"I don't give a damn about expressing myself or whatever."
What's the meaning of "damn"?
2007-09-03 03:49:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Actually, people use the wrong "damn". "Damn" is short for condemn. When you say "damn this," or "damn that," you are saying that whatever it is should go to Hell.
The "dam" in "I don't give a dam," is a cheap bit of metal used to fix pots and pans back in the day. It was cheap and nearly worthless. "I don't give a dam," means that whatever is being evaluated is worthless. It is like saying, "I don't give a wad of used chewing gum."
2007-09-03 03:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Damn Definition
2016-10-31 01:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn - To condemn as bad or inferior
Source - Webster's New World Dictionary
2007-09-03 03:59:01 · answer #3 · answered by cidyah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's is sometimes used to intensify the meaning of something. If I say a delicious piece of pie is not only good, but it's is damn good. Which means that the pie has exceeded my expectations of goodness.
2014-08-21 07:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Frank 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, if you are learning English.
The word "damn" can be used to express hatred or dislike for something.
If you want some literal definations:
1 : to condemn to a punishment or fate; especially : to condemn to hell
2 a : to condemn vigorously and often irascibly for some real or fancied fault or defect
3 : to bring ruin on
4 : to swear at : CURSE -- often used to express annoyance, disgust, or surprise
intransitive verb : CURSE, SWEAR
2007-09-03 03:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by TallDudeAged17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something of little value (v). - Wish harm upon (adj).
Used to express anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment.
1.To pronounce an adverse judgment upon. See synonyms at condemn.
2.To bring about the failure of; ruin.
3.To condemn as harmful, illegal, or immoral: a cleric who damned gambling and strong drink.
4.To condemn to everlasting punishment or a similar fate; doom.
5.To swear at.
2007-09-03 04:04:23 · answer #6 · answered by saify k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means **** off
2014-09-03 19:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by masuk h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋