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Definition of Give a damn
1. Verb. Show no concern or interest; always used in the negative. "She doesn't give a damn about her job"
Definition of Give a damn
1. Verb. To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Give A Damn
Literary usage of Give a damn
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Reports of Cases Decided in the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon by Oregon Supreme Court (1921)
"The words he used, 'He didn't give a damn for me,' and it was only because of our
... And he said, 'I don't give a damn how you get it or where you get it. ..."
2. Marijuana Use in America: Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary U. S (1996)
"We have to keep a full court press on this narcotics issue because these kids
themselves want to be told, and when you don't give a damn, they don't give a ..."
3. Theodore Roosevelt and His Time Shown in His Own Letters by Joseph Bucklin Bishop (1920)
""I don't give a damn for his superior officers!" exclaimed the Senator. "Well,
Senator," said the President, "I don't give a damn for the Legislature of ..."
4. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Some of Cohen's examples de bet your bottom boots, from bet your boots and our
bottom dollar; couldn ‘t give a damn less, from In ‘1 care less and don ‘t ..."
5. In a Family Way by Rochelle Hollander Schwab (1995)
"So in demonstrating that he didn't give a damn for gay rights, or for the legitimacy
of loving gay ties, what was Keith saying but that he didn't give a ..."
6. The Red Badge of Courage and Four Stories by Stephen Crane (1997)
"... about you,” answered Johnnie, “and I don't give a damn where you've been All
I got to say is that I don't know what you're driving at. ..."
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