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to consarn

to consarn

1 9.9
To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger
  • verb
  • /kənˈsɑrn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : maldita
  • Consarn it!

Examples

Synonyms

to cuss
vsto consarn
  • NSFW
30 8.1

To say swear words when angry or frustrated

is an older dialectal exclamation used for annoyance or surprise without strong profanity
to let out a darn
vsto consarn
  • Informal
8.9

Say darn when you feel frustrated or annoyed

is an old fashioned dialectal exclamation showing annoyance or surprise more strongly

How Angry

to swear
  • Offensive
253 4.3
to consarn
  • Archaic
1 9.9
to complain
1.0
to grumble
41 3.7

Surface Forms

consarn infinitive
consarned past
consarned past participle
consarning present participle
consarns third person singular

Etymology

Consarn is an old-fashioned, folksy mild oath that people used as a softened curse to 'show anger or surprise'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of it like saying darn or damn in an old country voice, which is why someone might consarn a broken tractor or the bad weather.