darned

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

modif.

Mended with thread
patched, knitted up, stitched; see repaired, sewn.
*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.

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