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Darn Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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darn

darn

🇺🇸 /ˈdɑɹn/ · 🇬🇧 /dˈɑːn/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

mending clothes

To mend (a hole in a garment) by sewing.

Synonyms

fix, patch, repair.

Examples of usage

  • I need to darn my socks before I can wear them again.
  • She learned how to darn her jeans to make them last longer.
Context #2 | Interjection

expressing frustration

Used to express anger or annoyance.

Synonyms

dang, drat, shoot.

Examples of usage

  • Darn! I forgot my keys at home.
  • He missed the bus again, darn it!

Translations

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Quick facts about “darn”

Darn is a 1-syllable verb and interjection. It is pronounced /ˈdɑɹn/ in American English and /dˈɑːn/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #22,225 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'darn'

The word 'darn' originated from the Middle English word 'dernen', which meant 'to mend'. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. Over time, 'darn' has evolved to also be used as an interjection to express frustration or annoyance. The word is commonly associated with the act of mending clothes, particularly socks and other garments.

Rhymes

Darn rhymes with carne, karn, barn, yarn, arn, arne, arnn and carn.

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Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,225, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.