intj
Uncommon
dammit
DA-miht
Dammit (intj) means an exclamation of anger, frustration, or disappointment. Example: “Dammit," she muttered, staring at the flat tyre.”
intj
1
An exclamation of anger, frustration, or disappointment.
""Dammit," she muttered, staring at the flat tyre."
"Dammit, I left my keys at the office again."
""Dammit, the train has just left without us," he groaned on the platform."
noun
1
Informal: a small unit of anything, used loosely for emphasis (as in "for the umpteenth dammit").
"He must have told that story a hundred dammits by now."
"I've told you a thousand dammits not to leave the gate open."
"She must have said sorry fifty dammits, and he still wouldn't listen."
How to use dammit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blunt way of saying you're annoyed or fed up, milder than swearing outright.
When to use it
Informal and mildly coarse — fine in casual speech, best avoided in formal writing.
Common pairings
say dammit
dammit anyway
oh dammit
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Etymology
A run-together form of "damn it", said quickly as one word.
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What does “dammit” mean?
The word “dammit” means an exclamation of anger, frustration, or disappointment. In plain terms, a blunt way of saying you're annoyed or fed up, milder than swearing outright.
How do you pronounce “dammit”?
“Dammit” is pronounced DA-miht (/ˈdæmɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dammit” in a sentence?
Here is “dammit” used in a sentence: “"Dammit," she muttered, staring at the flat tyre.”
What part of speech is “dammit”?
Depending on how it is used, “dammit” can be an intj and a noun.
Is “dammit” a common word?
“Dammit” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dammit” have?
“Dammit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exclamation of anger, frustration, or disappointment.
Is "dammit" acceptable in formal or professional writing?
No, "dammit" is an informal exclamation used to express anger, frustration, or disappointment, and it is a softened spelling of "damn it." It belongs in casual speech and informal writing, not in formal or professional contexts.
What is the difference between "dammit" and "damn it"?
"Dammit" is simply the contracted, one-word spelling of the two-word phrase "damn it," and both are used the same way as an exclamation of frustration. The single-word form is more common in informal writing, dialogue, and text messages.
When do people use "dammit" in a sentence?
People use "dammit" as a standalone exclamation right after something goes wrong, such as dropping something or missing a deadline. It can also be used loosely for emphasis, similar to how "for the umpteenth dammit" adds emotional weight to a repeated complaint.
