General
dadgummit
What does dadgummit mean?
An exclamation of frustration or annoyance that avoids stronger profanity.
"Dadgummit, I locked my keys in the car again."
Origin
Southern/Appalachian minced oath, a euphemistic alteration of "goddammit."
Frequently asked questions
What does "dadgummit" mean?
It's an exclamation of frustration, roughly "darn it," that avoids stronger profanity.
Is "dadgummit" offensive?
No. It's a minced oath softened from "goddammit," so it stays polite.
Where does "dadgummit" come from?
It comes from Southern and Appalachian American speech as a euphemistic reshaping of "goddammit."
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