dander

¹

[dan-der]

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.

dander

²

[dan-der]

noun

1. Scot.,  a stroll; saunter.

2. British Dialect.,  a fit of shivering.

dander

¹

/ ˈdændə /

noun

1. small particles or scales of hair or feathers

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

dander

²

/ ˈdændər, ˈdændə /

noun

1. a stroll

verb

1. (intr) to stroll

Word History and Origins

Origin of dander¹

First recorded in 1825–35; alteration of dandruff

Origin of dander²

First recorded in 1590–1600; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of dander¹

C19: changed from _dandruff

Origin of dander²

C19: of unknown origin

Idioms and Phrases

see get one's back (dander) up.

Example Sentences

The confidant of President Donald Trump's dander was all the way up when reporters asked him about his role in the leak on Tuesday.

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After the leaders had left, Graham told reporters that he warned Zelenskyy not to get his dander up while talking to Trump.

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

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

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Like declaring "how 'bout that heat" in July, getting in a dander about GOP depravity is treated as the pastime of boring people.

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