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- [dam-dist]
- /ˈdæm dɪst/
- /ˈdæm.dɪst/
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- [dam-dist]
- /ˈdæm dɪst/
Definitions of damnedest word
- superlative adjective damnedest If you say that something is the damnedest thing, you are emphasizing that it is surprising or odd. 3
- noun damnedest utmost; best (esp in the phrases do or try one's damnedest) 3
- adjective damnedest most amazing or extraordinary. 1
- noun damnedest the damned, those condemned to suffer eternal punishment. 1
- adverb damnedest extremely; very; absolutely: a damned good singer; too damned lazy. 1
- idioms damnedest damned well, Informal. certainly or without doubt; emphatically: You damned well better say you're sorry! Also, damn well. 1
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Origin of damnedest
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; damned + -est1
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Parts of speech for Damnedest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
damnedest popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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