durn
- adjective
- /dɜrn/
- Informal
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- Well, that ring is at the bottom of a pretty durn big lake.
Examples
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They put on a durn good show last night.
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It's a durn shame that we missed the concert.
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I durn forgot to bring my lunch today.
Synonyms
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6.7
Said to show anger, surprise or annoyance
422
7.5
A small amount of care or worry about something
62
6.7
A word people say when they feel annoyed or surprised
27
7.4
An informal word that makes a feeling stronger, for example very tired
17
8.4
A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed
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8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
7
9.5
A short spoken word people use to show mild annoyance or disappointment
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8.6
A mild word people use to show they are annoyed about something
1
9.4
A word that shows mild anger or strong feeling about something
1
9.0
A short word people say to show mild anger, surprise, or frustration
A short mild word people say when they are annoyed
To say a short word when you feel annoyed or frustrated
An old word used to show anger or strong dislike
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
A mild angry word people use to show they are annoyed or to add emphasis
People say this to show annoyance or strong feeling
Compounds
- Informal
A cat that causes trouble and annoys people, said jokingly or with mild annoyance
How Annoyed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Durn is a softer way to say darn or damn, used before a noun to show 'mild annoyance' or extra feeling. So calling something a 'durn' thing is a small, less rude way to show you are frustrated.