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dang

/dæŋ/
Meanings
  • interjection

    interjection expressing disappointment or anger

    - "He missed the goal and let out a disappointed dang."
    - "She broke the vase and exclaimed dang it."
Pronunciation
  1. /dæŋ/



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  2. /dæŋ/



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  3. /dæŋ/



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Synonyms

darn , durn
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dang
bang , clang , hang , rang , strangle , tangle , wrangle
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. dang (en) : a large hook used for catching fish

  2. dang (en) : a length of rope or chain used for securing or lifting

  3. dang (en) : a person or thing that is a hindrance or obstacle

Variants
List of all variants of dang that leads to same result
dang , danged , danging , dangs , dang it , dang well
Etymology
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Originally an expression of contempt or disgust in English, the exact origin of the interjection 'dang' is uncertain.

Trivia
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  1. The interjection 'dang' is often used interchangeably with the word 'damn'. However, 'damn' is considered a stronger profanity and should be used with caution.

  2. In some dialects of English, 'dang' is pronounced as 'dagnabbit' or 'dagnabbit', which adds an extra syllable to the word.

Related Concepts
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  1. interjection: A word or phrase used to express strong emotion, often without a clear meaning in its own right.

  2. exclamation: A word or phrase used to express strong emotion, often used to draw attention or to express surprise or emphasis.

Culture
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In American English, 'dang' is a common interjection used to express disappointment or anger. It is often used as a milder alternative to stronger profanities.

How to Memorize "dang"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the shape of the letter 'd' and imagine the sound of the interjection 'dang' coming from it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the interjection 'dang' with feelings of disappointment or anger, and imagine yourself expressing those emotions when you use the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the interjection 'dang' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'Donkey And Goat Never Argue' or 'Damn, that's a nice car'.

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