How to Pronounce "give a damn"
expression
GIV-uh-DAM
giv-uh-DAM
Definition
To care about something or someone, usually used in the negative to show that you do not care at all. It is informal and can be a bit rude.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdæm
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /dˈæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh-DAM
UK
giv-uh-DAM
Listen in Context
I don't give a damn about what people say.
She really doesn't give a damn about fashion.
Do you give a damn about the environment?
Frankly, I don't give a damn what happens next.