First Known Use: 1878
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god–awful
adjective god–aw·ful \gäd-ˈȯ-fəl\
Definition of GOD-AWFUL
: extremely unpleasant or disagreeable : abominable <god–awful weather>
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Origin of GOD-AWFUL
goddamned + awful
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