darn

Definition

  • verb: to fix (a piece of clothing, a hole, etc.) by sewing
  • verb: to mend with interlacing stitches
  • used as a more polite form of 'damn'
  • synonyms: repair, damned, dammit

Examples

  • I offered to help, but 'darned if' she didn't do the whole thing herself. [=I was very surprised that she did the whole thing herself]

  • It's a 'darn' shame that they couldn't stay longer. [=it is a complete shame; it is very unfortunate]

  • Well 'I'll be darned'! You actually showed up! [=I am very surprised that you showed up]

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