gorram

Questions

What does gorram mean?

A minced oath for goddamn.

Where does gorram come from?

A corruption of goddamn, attested since at least 1963. Popularized by the 2002 television series Firefly.

How to pronounce gorram

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “gorram”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “gorram”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “gorram” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.