# goddamn

> English word · Interjection · IPA /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ · frequency rank #7,232

## Definitions
1. An expression of anger, surprise, intense excitement or frustration.

## Etymology
From God + damn; originally, and sometimes still, a present subjunctive expression of a wish that God smite someone for their wickedness; compare also antonymous God bless, God bless you, and God love (someone or something).

## Easily confused with
- **Goddard** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/goddamn-vs-goddard)
- **goddamned** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/goddamn-vs-goddamned)
- **goddam** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/goddam-vs-goddamn)

## Common misspellings (9)
`gdodamn`, `ggoddamn`, `godadmn`, `godamn`, `goddammn`, `goddamnn`, `goddanm`, `goddman`, `ogddamn`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/goddamn