darn

interjection
UK: /dɑːn/
US: /dɑːrn/

  1. Used to express anger or annoyance.

    1. Darn, I forgot my keys again! [ ] [ ]
    2. Darn it all, I missed the last train because of the traffic! [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

damn repair mend
darn verb

  1. To repair a hole in clothing by weaving new threads across it.

    1. I need to darn this sock. [ ] [ ]
    2. She expertly darned the hole in his favorite sweater without being noticed. [ ] [ ]
darn adjective

  1. Used as a mild oath to express frustration or mild anger.

    1. That darn cat scratched me. [ ] [ ]
    2. This darn computer keeps crashing when I need it most urgently. [ ] [ ]
darn transitive-verb

  1. To repair (something, especially clothing) by sewing.

    1. She can darn socks well. [ ] [ ]
    2. My grandmother used to darn all our clothes to make them last longer. [ ] [ ]
darn noun

  1. An act of mending a hole in clothing.

    1. This sock needs a darn. [ ] [ ]
    2. The darn in his coat was almost invisible showing her skill. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "darn" is /dɑːn/ in British English and /dɑːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "darn": damn, repair, mend.

Example usage of "darn": "Darn, I forgot my keys again!". More examples on the page.