Can be used in two different ways. One way being shock or surprise. The other way is more of a stubborn, selfpride thing meaning you refuse to do something, say something, believe something, etc.
Well, I'll be damned. Kenny fell in love with a hoe.
The veteran Confederates watch as the new VMI cadets hold their formation in the midst of murderous Yankeecanon fire
Veteran 1: I'll be damned.
Veteran 2: If I didn't see it with my own eyes...
This phrase was first started by southern Africans at the time of 17th century. People usually use it now when they see something that they thought was impossible, has been done. Or sometimes it can be used in a manner of not agreeing to something, in case of apologizing etc.
Short-hand for the word floccinaucinihilipilification, meaning the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.