intj
damme
DA-mee
Damme (intj) means a dated exclamation of anger, frustration, or emphasis. Example: “Damme, sir, I will not be spoken to this way!" the old colonel roared.”
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A dated exclamation of anger, frustration, or emphasis.
""Damme, sir, I will not be spoken to this way!" the old colonel roared."
How to use damme
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic, theatrical way of saying "damn it," often used to sound like an old-fashioned English gentleman losing his temper.
When to use it
Rare outside of period fiction and deliberately old-fashioned speech.
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Etymology
A fused, old-fashioned spelling of "damn me."
Rhymes for damme
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What does “damme” mean?
The word “damme” means a dated exclamation of anger, frustration, or emphasis. In plain terms, an archaic, theatrical way of saying "damn it," often used to sound like an old-fashioned English gentleman losing his temper.
How do you pronounce “damme”?
“Damme” is pronounced DA-mee (/ˈdæmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “damme” in a sentence?
Here is “damme” used in a sentence: “"Damme, sir, I will not be spoken to this way!" the old colonel roared.”
What part of speech is “damme”?
“Damme” is an intj.
