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dad-gummed

[dad-guhmd]
–adjective, adverb
damned (used as a euphemism to express anger, irritation, surprise, etc.).
Also, dad-gum.


Origin:
1940–45, Americanism; euphemistic alter. of goddamned
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dad·gum   (dād'gŭm')   
adj.   Chiefly Southern U.S.
Used as an intensive to express mild annoyance. See Regional Note at damned.

[Alteration of goddamn.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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