Danged: meaning, definitions and examples
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danged
[ dรฆลd ]
informal expression
Danged is an informal or mild expletive that is often used in place of 'damned.' It conveys a sense of frustration, annoyance, or irritation. Although considered a weaker alternative to curse words, it can still convey strong feelings or emphasize a point. The term is mostly used in American English, often in rural or Southern dialects. It is commonly used for comedic effect or to avoid using harsher language.
Synonyms
blasted, confounded, cursed, damned.
Examples of usage
- That was a danged good meal!
- I can't believe they danged forgot my name.
- It's danged cold outside!
- This danged car won't start!
Translations
Translations of the word "danged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น danado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verdammt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkutuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบะปััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przeklฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท maudit
๐ช๐ธ maldito
๐น๐ท lanetli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฃผ๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ prokletรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prekliaty
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏฅๆญป็
๐ธ๐ฎ preklet
๐ฎ๐ธ felldur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะพะบะปััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lanetli
๐ฒ๐ฝ maldito
Etymology
The word 'danged' is believed to be a euphemistic alteration of 'damned,' a term with roots in Old English 'dammian,' which means to condemn or to curse. The alteration likely arose in the 19th century as part of a broader trend to soften language that would otherwise be considered profane or offensive. By creating milder alternatives, speakers could express their feelings without resorting to outright blasphemy. The use of 'danged' has been particularly noted in American vernacular, especially in the Southern United States, and often carries a tone of humor and irony. It reflects social attitudes towards swearing and the context of politeness in conversation. Today, 'danged' remains a popular term, especially in informal settings.