Dang
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdæŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dang is a verb meaning (euphemistic) Damn.
Meaning
(euphemistic) Damn.
More Meanings
- (euphemistic) A damn, a negligible quantity, minimal consideration.
- (humorous, rare) A dam (structure placed around a body of water), used because of the homophony between dam and damn.
- (transitive, obsolete) To dash.
- (obsolete) simple past of ding
Example Sentences
I don't give a dang.
Till she, o'ercome with anguish, shame, and rage, Danged down to hell her loathsome carriage.
“Momma, Keisha says we have to call it the 'Hoover Dang'.” Monique laughed, and it felt good. “No, honey. You don't have to call it that.[…]
Draining your pasta water (and reserving a bit for your pasta sauce recipe) is so dang easy with this clip-on strainer. Plus, it wastes waaay less cabinet space than a traditional colander.
Word Forms
- dangs
- danging
- danged
Synonyms for dang
Depending on context, synonyms include darn, durn.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include darn, damn, crud, thin, brothel, geez.
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