What does the slang word dang mean?
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What does the slang word dang mean?
damn
dang. adjective. English Language Learners Definition of dang (Entry 2 of 2) —used as a more polite form of damn or damned.
What is the origin of the word Dang?
ETYMOLOGY: The word ‘dang,’ a euphemism for ‘damn,’ was made up by Sophia Lee and first seen in her 1781 comedy “A Chapter of Accidents”: “Dang it, doan’t I zeay, I’ll tell thee present.” 3 Shares.
What kind of word is Dang?
Dang can be a verb, an interjection or an adjective.
What is the meaning of Dang girl?
saying “dang girl” means that she is very attractive, however, using this expression is very informal. the phrase is a bit trashy.
What’s another word for Dang?
What is another word for dang?
| accursed | damnable |
|---|---|
| deuced | doggone |
| danged | freaking |
| goddamned | cussed |
| doggoned | darn |
What does God dang it mean?
exclamation. informal US. Expressing exasperation, frustration, annoyance, etc. Also used occasionally in positive contexts to express approval, surprise, or for emphatic effect. Compare God-darn-it , Goddammit .
When did Dang become a word?
The noun is recorded from 1610s, “utterance of the word ‘damn. ‘” To be not worth a damn is from 1817. To not give (or care) a damn is by 1760. The adjective is 1775, short for damned; Damn Yankee, the characteristic Southern U.S. term for “Northerner,” is attested by 1812 (as damned).
What does dang mean in Vietnamese?
In Vietnamese Baby Names the meaning of the name Dang is: Valuable.
What’s a synonym for Dang?
(also curst), cussed, damnable, danged, darn.
What is the meaning of the word dang?
Dang is versatile – it can be used to express anger or frustration at something for example ” Oh dang !”. On the flip side it can be used to expressed interest, suprise or acceptance to something, again phrased as ” oh dang ” but softer, with less inflection. The word dang is also in common use in America, as an alternative to darn or damn.
What do you know about Southern slang?
About This Quiz A wide variety of Southern slang words and phrases are commonly used in Southern states like Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi. Words and phrases like “Y’all,” “heavens to Betsy” and “dohickey” are used to express a wide range of emotions, as well as express analogies for other meanings.
Is there an alternative to Dang?
The word dang is also in common use in America, as an alternative to darn or damn. In reply to : What do you think of my new laptop, ” oh dang !”
What is Dang mug?
Used mostly by Southerners and Mormons. Get a dang mug for your father Abdul. A variation of the ever-popular damn. Used mostly by old people, as (according to them) damn is too harsh a swear word to be uttered. Used to show great frustration or annoyance or to reinforce / exclaim a point.