Darned
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɑːnd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Darned is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of darn.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of darn.
More Meanings
- (euphemistic) A minced oath for damned, used to express contempt, exasperation, consternation, etc. towards someone or something.
- (degree) Damned, extremely.
Example Sentences
He is so darned pig-headed.
The darned rope has got tangled up.
That was darned nice of him, wasn't it?
Those darned kids were round here again this morning.
Word Forms
- darn'd
- darneder
- darnder
- darnedest
- darndest
Synonyms for darned
Depending on context, synonyms include infernal, everlasting, damn, blessed, curst, blasted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deuced, goddamned, goddamn, blamed, curst, cursed.
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