adj
blamed
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adj
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A mild, old-fashioned swear-word substitute meaning "damned," used to express annoyance.
"He couldn't find his blamed keys anywhere."
"That blamed printer has jammed again."
How to Use Blamed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, polite way of saying "damned" or "annoying," used to vent mild frustration without swearing.
When to use it
Dated and folksy — mostly heard in older American speech or for comic, exaggerated effect today.
Common pairings
that blamed thing
blamed nuisance
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Etymology
A euphemistic softening of "damned," using the word "blame" instead of the stronger curse.