DAMNED


Meaning of DAMNED in English

1.

Damned is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry or frustrated. (INFORMAL, RUDE)

They’re a ~ nuisance.

ADJ: ADJ n emphasis

Damned is also an adverb.

We are making a ~ good profit, I tell you that.

ADV: ADV adj/adv

2.

If someone says ‘I’m ~ if I’m going to do it’ or ‘I’ll be ~ if I’ll do it’, they are emphasizing that they do not intend to do something and think it is unreasonable for anyone to expect them to do it. (INFORMAL, RUDE)

PHRASE: V inflects emphasis

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