darned Hear it!

Variant of darn¹

darn¹ Definition

darn (därn)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to mend (cloth) or repair (a hole or tear in cloth) by sewing a network of stitches across the gap

Etymology: < MFr dial. darner, to piece together, mend < Bret darn, a piece < IE base *der-, to pull off, split apart > tear

noun

a darned place in fabric

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Variant of darn²

darn² Definition

darn (därn)

transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun, adjective, adverb, interjection

Informal damn (the curse)

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darned Synonyms

darned

modif.

  1. Mended with thread

    patched, knitted up, stitched; see repaired, sewn.

  2. *Variant of damned

    awful, undesirable, confounded*; see damned 2, offensive 2.

darned Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • well: The job got too big because the business which he started along with former professional gambler Andrew Black has done so darned well.
  • hard: But it will be darned hard to recommend him to others.
  • just: And guitars like the Swede were just darned good.

Adjective complement

  • good: Speaking about AI, I'd say it was darned good.
  • difficult: Remember, as you well know, it's only too easy to put on - but darned difficult to get off!
  • expensive: Wow, paying your crew is pretty darned expensive.

Browse dictionary entries near darned

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  3. Darlington
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  5. darky
  6. darksome
  7. darkroom
  8. darkness
  9. darkly
  10. darkling beetle
  1. darnel
  2. darner
  3. darning
  4. darning needle
  5. Darnley
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  7. DARPA Internet
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