Meaning & use
darn
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A mild exclamation of annoyance or frustration, used as a softened substitute for a stronger swear word.
See it in a sentence
"Darn it, I forgot my umbrella again," she muttered as the rain started.
Darn, we just missed the bus by a few seconds.
A note on using this word
As a verb, "to darn" means to mend a hole in fabric, especially socks, by weaving thread across the gap — a skill associated with traditional sewing.
Words with a similar meaning
dangdarn it
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To mend a hole in a piece of clothing by sewing interlacing stitches across it.
Her grandmother taught her how to darn a sock instead of throwing it away.
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