Synonyms

dang

American

[dang] / dæŋ /

verb (used with object)

damn (used euphemistically).

dang British

/ dæŋ /

interjection

a euphemistic word for damn damn damn damn

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Etymology

Origin of dang

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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And it’s kind of one of those movies like, you know, you forget that you go to the movies, it’s gonna be a little fun, maybe a little cheesy, but dang it, I’m here.

From Los Angeles Times

Adds Ms. Ackmann: “She once joked that if she lived to be one hundred, she hoped people would say, ‘dang, she looks good for her age!’”

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’d heard about it, but dang. Looks good on you, though.”

From Literature

“There’s some dang nice cars driving around base,” the 29-year-old said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m like, ‘Oh, oh dang, oh dang!’ ” the elder Frias said.

From Los Angeles Times

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