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gives a damn

gives a damn is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give a damn.

Meaning of give a damn

Verb

give a damn (third-person singular simple present gives a damn, present participle giving a damn, simple past gave a damn, past participle given a damn)

  1. (idiomatic, informal, sometimes, vulgar) To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).
    • He doesn't give a damn about your child's painting, he's just interested in the gold frame.
    Synonyms:
    becare, bother, care, concern oneself, heed, mind, reck, trouble oneself, worry

Questions about gives a damn

What is gives a damn the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives a damn is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give a damn.

Words near gives a damn in the dictionary

  1. givers
  2. gives
  3. gives 110%
  4. gives a bad name
  5. gives a crap
  6. gives a damn
  7. gives a darn
  8. gives a fig
  9. gives a flying fuck
  10. gives a flying shit
  11. gives a fuck

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