"zamn" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈzæm/
Rhymes: -æm Etymology: An alteration of damn, popularized by the "Zamn She's 12?" meme in late 2021. The origin of the z- is unclear, may also be a dysphemism (from Zeus, "God"). Etymology templates: {{m|en|damn}} damn, {{m|en|Zeus}} Zeus, {{m|en|God}} God Head templates: {{head|en|interjection}} zamn
  1. (originally African-American Vernacular, Internet slang) Pronunciation spelling of damn. Wikipedia link: YouTube Tags: Internet, alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: damn Synonyms: zayum

Alternative forms

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