durn
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9.9
- interjection
- /dɜrn/
- Informal
- Well, durn, I got to thinking.
Examples
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durn, I forgot my keys at home!
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Oh durn, I didn’t expect that to happen!
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Well, durn it, I missed the bus again!
Synonyms
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8.9
An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something
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7.5
A small amount of care or worry about something
62
6.7
A word people say when they feel annoyed or surprised
30
8.4
A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed
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9.9
A short sound people say or write to show anger
9
9.9
A short sound like a growl people use to show anger or frustration
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9.8
A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance
6
9.5
A short spoken word people use to show mild annoyance or disappointment
3
9.9
A written sound that shows anger or frustration
1
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise, anger, or shock
1
8.6
A mild word people use to show they are annoyed about something
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9.0
A short word people say to show mild anger, surprise, or frustration
1
9.9
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
1
9.9
An exclamation said when you are annoyed or surprised
1
9.9
A short cry of surprise used to sound French
1
9.9
To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger
1
9.9
A short shout expressing disbelief or annoyance
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9.2
A mild exclamation people say when they feel annoyed or disappointed
1
9.9
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
1
9.9
A short word said to show surprise or mild anger
1
9.9
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
Compounds
- Informal
A cat that causes trouble and annoys people, said jokingly or with mild annoyance
How Annoyed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Durn as an exclamation comes from the same softer change of darn and damn and works like a quick 'oh no' to show 'mild anger' or surprise. A helpful way to remember it is that people say durn when they want to complain without using a strong swear.