darn
Translation
darn, blast, to darn, to mend
Examples
Darn! I missed the bus.
Darn! I missed the bus.
She learned to darn her own socks.
She learned to darn her own socks.
Grammar Patterns
((interjection)) used to express mild annoyance. "Darn, I forgot my wallet."
((sth.)) (verb) to mend a hole in fabric. "She darned the hole in the sweater."
Similar Words
Synonyms: drat, blast, shoot; Verb synonym: mend
Etymology
Euphemistic alteration of 'damn', dating from the late 18th century.
Memory Tips
A softer, more polite way to say 'damn'. Also, you might say 'darn!' when you find a hole you need to darn.