ALL meanings of give a damn
give a damn
G g - verbal expression give a damn not care 1
- verb with object give a damn to declare (something) to be bad, unfit, invalid, or illegal. 1
- verb with object give a damn to condemn as a failure: to damn a play. 1
- verb with object give a damn to bring condemnation upon; ruin. 1
- verb with object give a damn to doom to eternal punishment or condemn to hell. 1
- verb with object give a damn to swear at or curse, using the word “damn”: Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead! 1
- verb without object give a damn to use the word “damn”; swear. 1
- noun give a damn the utterance of “damn” in swearing or for emphasis. 1
- noun give a damn something of negligible value: not worth a damn. 1
- adjective give a damn damned (defs 2, 3). 1
- adverb give a damn damned. 1
- idioms give a damn damn well, Informal. damned (def 7). 1
- idioms give a damn damn with faint praise, to praise so moderately as, in effect, to condemn: The critic damned the opera with faint praise when he termed the production adequate. 1
- idioms give a damn give a damn, Informal. to care; be concerned; consider as important: You shouldn't give a damn about their opinions. Also, give a darn. 1
- verb give a damn To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something). 0