Dang: meaning, definitions and examples

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dang

[ dæŋ ]

^{Context #1}

expression of surprise or disappointment

Used to express surprise, disappointment, or frustration.

Synonyms

oh no, shoot, wow

Examples of usage

Dang! I can't believe I forgot my keys again.
Dang, that test was really hard.

^{Context #2}

slang for 'damn'

A slang term used as a euphemism for 'damn'.

Synonyms

damn, darn, heck

Examples of usage

He let out a loud 'dang' when he realized he had lost his wallet.

Translations

Translations of the word "dang" in other languages:

🇵🇹 droga

🇮🇳 धत्तेरे की

🇩🇪 verdammt

🇮🇩 sialan

🇺🇦 чорт

🇵🇱 cholera

🇯🇵 くそ

🇫🇷 zut

🇪🇸 maldición

🇹🇷 lanet olsun

🇰🇷 젠장

🇸🇦 تباً

🇨🇿 sakra

🇸🇰 sakra

🇨🇳 该死

🇸🇮 prekleto

🇮🇸 andskotinn

🇰🇿 қарғыс атсын

🇬🇪 ჯანდაბა

🇦🇿 lənət

🇲🇽 maldita sea

Word origin

The term 'dang' originated as a slang expression in the early 19th century as a euphemism for the word 'damn'. It is commonly used in informal speech to express surprise, disappointment, or frustration.