"Dammit" vs. "damnit" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 23, 2012 · What is the correct spelling, dammit or damnit? And what is the difference? Just writing this question brings up a red squiggly underneath damnit and the suggestions include dammit and …
Origin of "as near as dammit" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 16, 2016 · Listening to an interview (BBC, so British English), I heard an author describe an actress's performance "as near as dammit" to the novel's character. I was confused enough to listen …
speech - Is it "damn thing" or "damned thing"? - English Language ...
I think the real distinction you might be noticing is the difference between the verb/past participle and the adjective/interjection/noun ("damn/dammit"). I think when "damn" is used separately from the verb …
offensive language - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 2, 2020 · For an exclamation of frustration, instead of Fuck! or Dammit!, try Drat! or Dash it all! For an exclamation of impressed awe, instead of Oh, shit!, try Oh, wow! For sex, instead of fuck, try …
Is it rude to say "damn it"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 28, 2021 · The context: Not connected with anything. Just sharing a feeling when nobody asked, like: "Damn it, I love ice cream." Is it rude to write or say it in UK? Australia and New Zealand? …
What was slang, profanity and swearing like in the 1800's.
There is also the expression "take the lord's name in vain" which seems to indicate that at one time when swearing people said "God dammit." or the words "God-damned." People still do, but I think it …
What is the origin of the phrase "and nothing of value was lost"?
@pageman: Dammit! Probably my one and only chance to use that word in context, and I missed it! To be honest though, I think this Q is a poor man's version of "What is the origin of Small earthquake in …
etymology - What is the origin of the phrase "There goes the ...
Mar 1, 2012 · When the flying saucers were sighted over Ann Arbor, Mich., a few weeks ago, the first reaction from one of the residents was, "Dammit, there goes the neighborhood." It has been reliably …
Why are the "hands" of a clock called "hands"?
Oct 19, 2011 · Why are the hands of a clock called hands? To me, this makes little sense; they do not resemble hands in any way, and if anything body-part related, they should be arms. So why are they …
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Jul 20, 2016 · which translates literally to "dammit Jesus! "dammit! dammit!" being a polite swear if you like: it is predominantly used as an interjection, not so common other than the south of Italy or with …