Synonyms for darn


Grammar : Interj
Spell : dahrn
Phonetic Transcription : dɑrn


Définition of darn

Origin :
  • "to mend" c.1600, perhaps from Middle French darner "mend," from darne "piece," from Breton darn "piece, fragment, part." Alternative etymology is from obsolete dern (see dern). Related: Darned; darning.
  • interj damn
Example sentences :
  • "Ah, don't you try to seem too darn' innocent," Roland snarled.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Well,” said Richards, with a mouthful of it, “I call it darn good.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • "Darn it all, I like to be friendly with my friends," he bluntly persisted.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • “You can put up your darn gun, inspector,” came the startling response.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • If she wanted so darn much to keep him why didn't she take him then?
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley
  • So then Fluffy went for a walk with the other dolls, but I had to darn a hole in my stocking.
  • Extract from : « Five Mice in a Mouse-trap » by Laura E. Richards
  • Mrs. Posset is teaching me to darn, and it is my duty, but I don't like my duty.
  • Extract from : « Five Mice in a Mouse-trap » by Laura E. Richards
  • I wouldn't give a darn for a schooner load of 'em when 'twas fair weather.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • And I think it's a darn shame, if you want to know what I think.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • This feller's got what ailed the parrot—he talks too darn much.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

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