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

It’s not a good idea to laugh at two old men when their dander’s up.

From Literature

And she marched off in such a dander, I imagined smoke trailing behind her.

From Literature

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