Durn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɜː(ɹ)n/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Durn is an adjective meaning (US, informal, euphemistic) darn; damn.
Meaning
(US, informal, euphemistic) darn; damn.
More Meanings
- (US, informal, euphemistic) Darn; damned; extremely.
- Alternative form of dern (“a doorpost”).
- (slang) Rhoticized pronunciation of doing.
Example Sentences
How ya durn?
The older man eyed him for a moment bale fully. "I'm goin' to set 'em again," he replied, "and don't you touch 'em. I'm goin' to trap where I durn please. There's two of you, but you don't bluff me out, not any."
These guys probably had a crudload of sand kicked in their faces in grade school, and now carry this primal sandbox grudge to the poli sci classroom, where they finally have the power over us durn bratty schoolkids.
Word Forms
- durns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include darn, darned, dadburn, dang, goshdurn, dadgum.
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