Dayum vs. Damn — Which is Correct Spelling?
Edited by Munazza Shafiq — By Sumaia Saeed — Updated on April 18, 2024
Dayum is the incorrect spelling of damn, which means to condemn or express displeasure.
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Which is correct: Dayum or Damn
How to spell Damn?
Dayum
Incorrect Spelling
Damn
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
"Damn" is the correct and traditional spelling, used in both formal and informal English to express frustration or awe.
"Dayum" is often used in slang or informal contexts as an exaggerated pronunciation of "damn" and should not be used in formal writing.
Focus on the shorter and more direct spelling of "damn" for formal and correct usage.
How Do You Spell Damn Correctly?
Incorrect: Dayum, that was a close game!
Correct: Damn, that was a close game!
Incorrect: He hit that shot from halfway across the court, dayum!
Correct: He hit that shot from halfway across the court, damn!
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Incorrect: Can you believe she said that? Dayum!
Correct: Can you believe she said that? Damn!
Incorrect: That burger looks dayum good!
Correct: That burger looks damn good!
Incorrect: I didn't think the movie would be that scary, dayum!
Correct: I didn't think the movie would be that scary, damn!
Damn Definitions
Used to express anger or frustration.
Damn, I left my keys at home!
Used to denote something impressive or formidable.
That was a damn good performance by the team.
Used to condemn or criticize severely.
The critic damned the film for its lack of originality.
To doom to eternal punishment or condemnation.
The myth says the gods damned the city for its hubris.
To condemn to everlasting punishment or another terrible fate in the afterlife; doom
"the ancient belief that souls of the deceased who had been damned for certain sins could rise from their graves and wander the countryside between dusk and dawn" (Rudy Chelminski).
To condemn to an undesirable fate; destine
Was damned to live out his life in poverty.
To bring about the failure of; ruin
Insufficient funding damned the project.
To denounce or criticize severely
A movie that was damned by the critics.
To swear at; curse.
To swear; curse.
Used to express anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment.
The saying of "damn" as a curse.
(Informal) The least valuable bit; a jot
Not worth a damn.
Damned.
To condemn to hell.
The official position is that anyone who does this will be damned for all eternity.
Only God can damn.
I damn you eternally, fiend!
To condemn; to declare guilty; to doom; to adjudge to punishment.
To put out of favor; to ruin; to label negatively.
I’m afraid that if I speak out on this, I’ll be damned as a troublemaker.
To condemn as unfit, harmful, invalid, immoral or illegal.
(profane) To curse; put a curse upon.
That man stole my wallet. Damn him!
(archaic) To invoke damnation; to curse.
Generic intensifier. Fucking; bloody.
Shut the damn door!
Very; extremely.
That car was going damn fast!
Used to express anger, irritation, disappointment, annoyance, contempt or surprise, etc. See also dammit.
The word "damn" employed as a curse.
He said a few damns and left.
A small, negligible quantity, being of little value; a whit or jot.
The new hires aren't worth a damn.
The smallest amount of concern or consideration.
I don't give a damn.
To condemn; to declare guilty; to doom; to adjudge to punishment; to sentence; to censure.
He shall not live; look, with a spot I damn him.
To doom to punishment in the future world; to consign to perdition; to curse.
To condemn as bad or displeasing, by open expression, as by denuciation, hissing, hooting, etc.
You are not so arrant a critic as to damn them [the works of modern poets] . . . without hearing.
Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer,And without sneering teach the rest to sneer.
To invoke damnation; to curse.
Something of little value;
His promise is not worth a damn
Not worth one red cent
Not worth shucks
Wish harm upon; invoke evil upon;
The bad witch cursed the child
Used as expletives;
Oh, damn (or goddamn)!
Expletives used informally as intensifiers;
He's a blasted idiot
It's a blamed shame
A blame cold winter
Not a blessed dime
I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing
He's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool
A deuced idiot
Tired or his everlasting whimpering
An infernal nuisance
Extremely;
You are bloody right
Why are you so all-fired aggressive?
A mild expletive expressing annoyance.
Damn, I missed the bus again!
Damn Meaning in a Sentence
Damn, I wish I hadn’t missed that meeting.
That was a damn fine cup of coffee.
She ran the marathon in under three hours, damn!
He scored the winning goal, damn, that was exciting!
I left my wallet at home, damn it!
That's the last time I do that, damn!
Look at that sunset, damn, it’s beautiful!
Damn, I need to get my life together.
She’s a damn talented artist.
I can't believe he said that, damn!
He did a damn good job on that presentation.
Damn, I forgot to turn off the stove.
Damn, I spilled coffee on my shirt.
He’s got some damn nerve showing up here.
I hope she’s okay, damn, that was a bad fall.
This damn computer keeps freezing.
I can’t find my phone anywhere, damn.
That’s a damn shame about the old theater closing down.
That damn dog won’t stop barking.
Damn, how did you solve that puzzle so quickly?
I’ve got so much work to do, damn.
I'm so tired of this damn traffic.
Damn, the concert tickets are sold out.
We lost the game, damn!
Damn, that was a wild party last night.
Damn Idioms & Phrases
Damn straight
A way to express strong agreement.
“That was a great game.” “Damn straight it was!”
Damn the torpedoes
Proceed despite obstacles or dangers.
We’re going ahead with the plan, damn the torpedoes.
Damn well
Used to emphasize the necessity of action.
You damn well better apologize for that.
Damn and blast
An exclamation of annoyance or disappointment.
Damn and blast, I missed the train!
Damn it
An exclamation of frustration.
Damn it, I dropped my phone!
Damn with faint praise
To criticize by offering slight compliments.
He damned the film with faint praise, noting its good soundtrack but little else.
Not give a damn
To not care at all.
He doesn’t give a damn about the rules.
Worth a damn
Of any worth or value.
This old car isn’t worth a damn anymore.
Damn someone’s eyes
An old curse or expression of anger.
Damn his eyes, he betrayed us all!
Full as a damn
Extremely full, usually with food.
After that meal, I’m full as a damn.
A damn sight better
Considerably better.
This coffee is a damn sight better than yesterday’s.
Damn to hell
To condemn strongly.
I’ll damn this faulty printer to hell if it jams one more time!
Give a damn
To care about something.
I give a damn about this project, and I want to see it succeed.
Like a damn fool
Behaving foolishly.
I stood there like a damn fool, not knowing what to say.
Scared as a damn
Extremely scared.
I was scared as a damn when I heard that noise at night.
Damn sure
Absolutely certain.
I’m damn sure I locked the door.
Mad as a damn
Extremely angry.
She was mad as a damn when she found out.
Damn if I do, damn if I don’t
Used to express a no-win situation.
I’m damned if I do, damned if I don’t in this situation.
Too damn
Excessively.
It’s too damn hot in this room.
Common Curiosities
What is a stressed syllable in damn?
The entire word damn is stressed as it is a monosyllable.
How many syllables are in damn?
There is one syllable in damn.
What is the first form of damn?
The first form of damn is "damn."
What is the pronunciation of damn?
Damn is pronounced as \ˈdam.
How is damn used in a sentence?
Damn is used to express frustration, amazement, or as a mild curse.
What is the verb form of damn?
The verb form is "damn," meaning to condemn or to curse.
What part of speech is damn?
Damn can be an interjection, a verb, and an adjective.
Why is it called damn?
It is called damn from the Old French word "damner," meaning to condemn or pronounce a judgment against.
How do we divide damn into syllables?
Damn is a single-syllable word and is not divided.
Is damn a noun or adjective?
Damn can be used as an adjective (e.g., damn fool) and more commonly as a verb or interjection.
Is damn an adverb?
No, damn is not an adverb.
Is damn an abstract noun?
No, damn is not an abstract noun.
What is the root word of damn?
The root word of damn is the Latin word "damnare," meaning to condemn.
What is the second form of damn?
The second form of damn is "damned."
What is the third form of damn?
The third form of damn is "damned."
Is damn a negative or positive word?
Damn is typically a negative word, although it can be used in a neutral or slightly positive context in slang.
Is the word “damn” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Damn itself is not used as a direct or indirect object; it functions as a verb, interjection, or adjective.
Which determiner is used with damn?
Determiners are not typically used directly with damn unless it modifies a noun, e.g., "that damn car."
What is the plural form of damn?
As a verb and interjection, damn does not have a plural form.
What is the opposite of damn?
The opposite of damn, in the sense of condemnation, might be "bless" or "praise."
Is damn a vowel or consonant?
The word damn starts with a consonant.
Is damn a countable noun?
Damn is not primarily used as a noun; when used as an interjection or verb, it does not have a countable form.
Which vowel is used before damn?
The use of vowels before damn is not specifically patterned; it depends on the words that precede it in a sentence.
What is the singular form of damn?
As a verb and interjection, damn does not change form for singular or plural.
Is damn a collective noun?
No, damn is not a collective noun.
Is the word damn imperative?
Damn can be used in the imperative mood when giving a command, e.g., "Damn you, listen to me!"
Is the word damn Gerund?
No, damn is not a gerund; it is a verb, interjection, and can function as an adjective.
Which conjunction is used with damn?
Conjunctions are not specifically used with damn unless it is part of a larger sentence structure.
Which article is used with damn?
Articles are used with damn when it functions as an adjective, e.g., "the damn thing wouldn't start."
What is another term for damn?
Another term for damn is "curse."
Is the damn term a metaphor?
Damn can be used metaphorically, especially in expressions of frustration or emphasis.
Which preposition is used with damn?
Prepositions are not specifically used with damn; it depends on its function and the structure of the sentence.
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