darned UK
dɑːrnd
darndest
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Definition of darned - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
expressionUKused informally as an intensifierUK
  • It's a darned shame we missed it.
blasted confounded damned
2.
mendedUKrepaired by sewingUK
  • She wore a pair of darned socks to keep warm.
fixed mended repaired
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expresses surprise or disbelief in a mild way
I'll be darned, you actually finished it!
do not know at all or have no idea
I'm darned if I know where she went.

Origin of darned

Old English, dierne (secret) + -ed (suffix)

Examples of darned in a sentence

  • This darned weather is ruining my plans.
  • He proudly showed off his darned sweater.
  • The darned blanket was a family heirloom.

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  1. French:satané, raccommodé, ...
  2. German:verdammt, gestopft, ...
  3. Italian:dannato, rattoppato, ...
  4. Spanish:maldito, zurcido, ...
  5. Portuguese:danado, remendado, ...
  6. Chinese:该死的, 修补的, ...
  7. Japanese:とても, 繕った, ...
  8. Arabic:لعين, مُرَقَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָרוּר, מְטֻלָּא, ...
  10. Russian:чертовский, штопаный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клятий, заштопаний, ...
  12. Hindi:बड़ा, रफू किया हुआ, ...
darn
dɑːn

Definition of darn - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
sewingtr.UKrepair a hole in fabric by weaving threadtr.UK
  • She learned to darn socks in her sewing class.
mend stitch
2.
euphemismintr.USexpress annoyance or frustration euphemisticallyintr.US
  • I don't give a darn about the rules.
curse exclaim swear

Interjection

1.
emotionUSexpress mild annoyance or frustrationUS
  • Darn, I forgot my keys again!
drat shoot
2.
surpriseUSexpress surprise or disbeliefUS
  • Darn, I didn't expect to see you here!
gee gosh

Adjective

emotionUSused to show annoyance or emphasisUS
  • That was a darn good movie!
blasted damn

Noun

1.
worthlessUSsomething considered to have little valueUS
  • He said it wasn't worth a darn.
trifle triviality
2.
euphemismUSmild expression of annoyanceUS
  • I don't give a darn about the rules.
drat
3.
repairRareUKact of repairing fabric by weavingRareUK
  • Darning is a useful skill for fixing clothes.
mending patching stitching
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darn itintj.
shows disappointment when something doesn't go as planned
Darn it, we lost the game.
almost but not completely or exactly
I darn near missed the bus this morning.
extremely difficult to achieve or accomplish
Climbing that mountain is darn near impossible.
expresses strong agreement or affirmation
You're darn right I'm going to the party!
with strong emphasis or certainty
You darn well know what I mean.
very satisfactory or of high quality
The movie was pretty darn good, I enjoyed it.

Origin of darn

Middle English, dernen (to hide)

Examples of darn in a sentence

  • Grandma used to darn clothes to make them last longer.
  • She didn't give a darn about the delay.
  • He darns every time he misses the bus.
  • Darn, I missed the bus!
  • Darn, the printer is out of ink.
  • Darn, I forgot my keys again.

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  1. French:repriser, zut, ...
  2. German:stopfen, verdammt, ...
  3. Italian:rammendare, accidenti, ...
  4. Spanish:zurcir, caray, ...
  5. Portuguese:remendar, raios, ...
  6. Chinese:织补, 哎呀, ...
  7. Japanese:繕う, しまった, ...
  8. Arabic:رَقَّعَ, تَبًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִרְטֵעַ, אוּף, ...
  10. Russian:штопать, черт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:штопати, чорт, ...
  12. Hindi:रफू करना, धत्तेरे की, ...
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