dang
Americanverb (used with object)
interjection
Etymology
Origin of dang
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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“There’s some dang nice cars driving around base,” the 29-year-old said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
“I’m like, ‘Oh, oh dang, oh dang!’ ” the elder Frias said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
“Our bullpen and our starting staff is pretty dang good,” Scott said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
I look at other creators who are 22 and have Food Network shows, and I'm like, dang.
From Salon • Aug. 18, 2024
I should be pissed off at her, since she didn’t do a dang thing to help me write my essay.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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