Goddy
/GOD-ee/ adjective/interjection
≈ “Damn / Bloody (exclamation)”
A future-Los Angeles exclamation used in Marie Lu's Legend series. A compressed form of 'goddamn' that has evolved naturally in the Republic's street dialect.
“That was a goddy stupid thing to do.”— June Iparis, Day (Daniel Altan Wing)
Etymology
A natural linguistic evolution of 'goddamn' in a future American English dialect. The Republic (a dystopian future Western US) has developed its own slang, and 'goddy' is its most distinctive profanity.
Usage History
Used throughout the Legend trilogy (2011-2013). Part of Marie Lu's worldbuilding of a future militaristic American state.
Taboo Trajectory
Moderate profanity. Feels authentic as a natural evolution of American English rather than a completely invented word.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Used consistently through the Legend trilogy. Part of the Republic's distinctive dialect.
Regional Notes
The Republic (former Western United States).