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Definition of dadgum

dadgum

/ˈdæd.ɡʌm/
dad · gum
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dadgum Lexical Profile

dadgum Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

American Used as a mild, euphemistic intensifier to express annoyance, frustration, or emphasis.

Example

"I cannot get this dadgum lawnmower to start no matter how hard I pull the cord."

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• adverb

1

American Extremely or very; used as a mild intensifier in informal or dialectal speech.

Example

"It is dadgum hot out on the porch this afternoon."

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• interjection

1

American An exclamation of mild irritation, surprise, or exasperation.

Example

"Dadgum, I left my wallet on the kitchen counter again!"

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• Rhymes for dadgum

• Nearby Words

dada
dadbod
daddy
dadgum
dadrock
dadu
dadu river

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in 19th-century American English, this word is a minced oath formed by altering the profanity "goddamn" into a milder, socially acceptable expression.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dadgum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dadgum
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