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Goddam (noun) means a historical nickname the French applied to English soldiers or English people generally, said to come from the English habit of swearing "God damn" — first recorded around the Hundred Years' War. Example: “French chroniclers of the period sometimes referred to the English troops simply as goddams.”

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A historical nickname the French applied to English soldiers or English people generally, said to come from the English habit of swearing "God damn" — first recorded around the Hundred Years' War.

"French chroniclers of the period sometimes referred to the English troops simply as goddams."

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In plain EnglishAn old, mocking French nickname for English people, based on their reputation for swearing "God damn."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Plural: goddams

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Etymology

Borrowed back into French from the English oath "God damn," supposedly because English soldiers swore it so often that the French started using it as a label for them.

Origin: French

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What does “goddam” mean?

The word “goddam” means a historical nickname the French applied to English soldiers or English people generally, said to come from the English habit of swearing "God damn" — first recorded around the Hundred Years' War. In plain terms, an old, mocking French nickname for English people, based on their reputation for swearing "God damn.".

How do you use “goddam” in a sentence?

Here is “goddam” used in a sentence: “French chroniclers of the period sometimes referred to the English troops simply as goddams.”

What part of speech is “goddam”?

“Goddam” is a noun.

Where does the word “goddam” come from?

The word “goddam” comes from French. Borrowed back into French from the English oath "God damn," supposedly because English soldiers swore it so often that the French started using it as a label for them.