to let out a darn

Examples

• All

• She let out a darn when she stubbed her toe.

• The child let out a darn after dropping his ice cream on the sidewalk.

• Whenever he loses at cards, he tends to let out a darn or two.

• Oh no! I just let out a darn in front of my boss!

• After missing the bus, she let out a darn in frustration.

• He let out a darn when he realized he had forgotten his wallet.

• Once the presentation was over, he let out a darn because of the technical difficulties.

Synonyms

C

to cuss

vsto let out a darn

• NSFW

30 8.1

To say swear words when angry or frustrated

is usually a single mild exclamation rather than harsh profanity

T

to tsk

vsto let out a darn

• Informal

2 9.9

To make a short click with the tongue to show disapproval

is a spoken mild exclamation rather than a short clicking sound

H

to humph

vsto let out a darn

• Informal

1 8.9

To make a short low sound to show disapproval or doubt

uses a spoken mild expletive instead of a nonverbal low sound

C

to consarn

vsto let out a darn

• Archaic

1 9.9

To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger

is a mild modern expletive expressing frustration or annoyance

L

to let out a curse

vsto let out a darn

• Offensive

6.8

To say a bad word when you feel angry or hurt

is milder and used as a gentle exclamation of annoyance

L

to let out a huff

vsto let out a darn

6.8

To breathe out loudly to show you are annoyed

is verbal and uses a single mild expletive instead of breathing out

Antonyms

S

to suppress

88 5.8

To hold back feelings or reactions

R

to refrain

87 4.2

Choose not to do something you want to do

How Forceful

to shout

644 1.0

to exclaim

81 3.4

to let out a darn

• Informal

8.9

to mutter

140 3.7

to murmur

11 4.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology