durned

[ durnd ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. darned.

Word History and Origins

Origin of durned¹

durn + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Soon after the importation of the "durned weed" from Virginia the tobacco muse gave forth many a lay concerning the custom.

From Project Gutenberg

But I heard dear old Preachin' Bill say once, that 'some fellers can do mighty big things in a durned little way.'

From Project Gutenberg

We're a durned sight nearer you all the time than any o' the officers, and you can't git away from us, though you may from them.

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Why ye durned little fool ye, don't ye know Charley's jus put them dogs yar to git 'em kept.

From Project Gutenberg

Durned if I don't feel like jumpin' into a suit of dungarees an' helpin' him out in that engine room, Gib.

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