darn
1to curse; damn: Darn that pesky fly!
Idioms about darn
give a darn. damn (def. 14).
Origin of darn
1Other definitions for darn (2 of 2)
to mend (torn clothing, especially of knitted fabric) with rows of stitches, sometimes by crossing and interweaving rows to span a gap: At the sound of my greeting, Grandma looked up and stopped darning the sock, holding her arms out for a hug.
a darned place, as in a garment: That old sweater full of darns was one of my favorite things to put on after work.
Origin of darn
2synonym study For darn
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British Dictionary definitions for darn (1 of 2)
/ (dɑːn) /
to mend (a hole or a garment) with a series of crossing or interwoven stitches
a patch of darned work on a garment
the process or act of darning
Origin of darn
1Derived forms of darn
- darner, noun
- darning, noun
British Dictionary definitions for darn (2 of 2)
/ (dɑːn) /
a euphemistic word for damn (def. 1), damn (def. 2), damn (def. 4), damn (def. 4), damn (def. 15)
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