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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGoldarn
/ɡoʊlˈdɑːrn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Used as a mild oath for emphasis or to express annoyance or exasperation.
"Turn off that goldarn music so I can sleep!"
- 1
An exclamation expressing sudden surprise, anger, or frustration.
"Goldarn! I dropped my keys down the drain."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in 19th-century American English, goldarn is a euphemistic minced oath replacing goddamned. It reflects the colloquial and folk linguistic traditions of rural America to express mild anger, emphasis, or frustration without using overt profanity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Goldarn" is said worldwide
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maudit
Transliteration: /mo.dit/
"Éteins cette maudite radio !"
verflixt
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈflɪkst/
"Schalte diese verflixte Musik ab!"
maledetto
Transliteration: /maleˈdetto/
"Spegni quella maledetta musica!"
maldito
Transliteration: /malˈdito/
"¡Apaga esa maldita música!"
maldito
Transliteration: /mawˈditu/
"Desliga essa maldita música!"
कम्बख्त
Transliteration: kambakht
"उस कम्बख्त आवाज़ को बंद करो!"
该死的
Transliteration: gāisǐ de
"关掉那该死的音乐！"
젠장할
Transliteration: jenjanghal
"그 젠장할 음악 좀 꺼라!"
ちくしょう
Transliteration: chikushō
"そのちくしょう音楽を消してくれ！"
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