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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

We were on tour for dang near two years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

There's no doubt a fair segment of Steves's loyal fanbase that associates him exclusively with fairytale castles and scenic boat rides, as the genial television host who describes Iceland as a "dang popular" destination.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

“Silver Lake doesn’t give a dang about your Open Source ideals. It just wants a return on capital.”

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2024

“Well, then maybe you think it’s something noble to walk behind a dang plow and starve to death on five-cent cotton. Is thet it?”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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