Dander Definition

dăndər
noun
Anger or temper.
Webster's New World
Tiny particles, as from feathers, skin, or hair, that may cause allergies.
Webster's New World

(slang) Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".

He'll get his dander up if his team is criticized.
She has her dander up every day about discrimination against women.
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Synonyms:
verb
To wander about.
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To maunder, to talk incoherently.

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Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Dander

  • have one's (or get someone's) dander up

Origin of Dander

  • Perhaps alteration of dunder fermented cane juice used in rum-making, fermentation possibly alteration of Spanish redundar to overflow from Latin redundāre redundant

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Alteration of dandle or daddle

    From Wiktionary

  • Alteration of dandruff

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Alteration of dandruff

    From Wiktionary

Dander Sentence Examples

  • A filter helps to remove dust and pet dander from the air as well.

  • This includes pollen, smoke, dust, mold and pet dander.

  • The cloths quickly wipe away dander, dirt, loose hair, dust and odor leaving your pet clean and fresh smelling.

  • People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander.

  • Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis including hayfever and that caused by other airborne allergens such as house dust mite and animal dander.

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Words Starting With

DDADAN

Words Ending With

RERDER

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Words Starting With D and Ending With R

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With D6 Letter Words Ending With R