ダメダメ
Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000
Meanings
1
entirely useless; completely worthless
usually written using kana alone
Emphatic reduplication of 駄目 (no good), meaning hopelessly bad or beyond repair. Often used in casual, colloquial contexts.
See also: だめ
This computer is completely useless now.
His driving is totally hopeless; I'm too scared to ride with him.
2
no no!; don't!
usually written using kana alone
Used as an interjection to strongly forbid or reject something, often in a playful or emphatic tone. Equivalent to repeating 駄目 for emphasis.
See also: だめ
No, no, don't do that!
No, no, you can't eat it yet!