dander

¹ American  

[dan-der] / ˈdæn dər /

noun

1. loose scales formed on the skin and shed from the coat or feathers of various animals, often causing allergic reactions in susceptible persons.

2. Informal. anger; temper.

   Don't get your dander up over such a trifle.

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dander ² American  

[dan-der] / ˈdæn dər /

noun

1. Scot. a stroll; saunter.

2. British Dialect. a fit of shivering.

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dander ¹ British  

/ ˈdændə /

noun

1. small particles or scales of hair or feathers

2. informal to become or to cause someone to become annoyed or angry

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dander ² British  

/ ˈdændər, ˈdændə /

noun

1. a stroll

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verb

1. (intr) to stroll

dander Idioms  

1. see get one's back (dander) up.

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Etymology

Origin of dander¹

First recorded in 1825–35; alteration of dandruff

Origin of dander²

First recorded in 1590–1600; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

If the home has a pet, “there’s a ton of hair and dander.”

From Seattle Times

If France get their dander up then the atmosphere in this stadium will be absolutely electric.

From BBC

They do not stir the air, sparing you the torment of airborne specters like dust and dander.

From Seattle Times

Hirschhorn declined that as well, citing a disability due to extreme sensitivity to cat dander.

From Seattle Times

“Dust, pet dander and other types of particulate matter may contain bacteria, viruses and mold spores, which can grow inside the filter,” Zhao says.

From Seattle Times