dang
/dæŋ/
INTERJECTION
1. A mild expression of annoyance or frustration
A mild, informal exclamation used to express annoyance, disappointment, surprise, or frustration. It is a softened substitute for the stronger swear word damn.
1.1. Expressing annoyance or frustration
Used as an informal exclamation when something goes wrong, causes irritation, or produces disappointment.
Synonyms
Examples
- Dang, I forgot to bring my umbrella, and now it's pouring rain!
- Dang, I didn't expect to see you here!
Related Words
- frustration
- irritation
- annoyance
- disappointment
- exasperation
1.2. Expressing surprise or emphasis
Used informally to emphasize a reaction of surprise, admiration, or strong feeling about an unexpected situation or experience.
Synonyms
Examples
- Well, dang, I didn't expect the whole team to show up!
- Dang, this spicy chili is really hitting the spot!
Related Words
- amazement
- astonishment
- surprise
- excitement
- emphasis
ADJECTIVE
2. Used as a mild substitute for damn
A euphemistic or softened form of damn, used to express condemnation, strong disapproval, or an emphatic negative judgment.
2.1. Expressing disapproval or irritation
Used before a noun to convey annoyance, criticism, or strong negative feelings without using a harsher swear word.
Synonyms
Examples
- This dang thing won't budge no matter how hard I try.
- That dang noise kept me awake all night.
Related Words
- annoying
- irritating
- frustrating
- exasperating
- objectionable
VERB
3. To condemn or express strong disapproval
To condemn, curse, or express strong disapproval of someone or something.
3.1. Cursing or condemning someone or something
Used to describe expressing condemnation, strong disapproval, or a curse against a person or situation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- bless
- commend
- praise
- applaud
Examples
- He wanted to dang the circumstances that had ruined his plans.
Related Words
- denunciation
- condemnation
- disapproval
- censure
- reproach
3.2. Hitting or striking something
Used in a less common verbal sense to describe hitting, striking, or delivering a forceful blow to something.
Synonyms
Examples
- The player dang the ball with the edge of his club.
Related Words
3.3. Throwing or dashing something forcefully
Used to describe throwing or sending something violently or forcefully in a particular direction.
Synonyms
- dash
- hurl
- fling
- throw
- toss
Antonyms
Examples
- He dang the object across the room in frustration.
Related Words
NOUN
4. A negligible amount or consideration
A very small quantity or an insignificant amount of consideration, concern, or value.
4.1. A tiny amount or insignificant quantity
Used informally to refer to an extremely small amount of something or a quantity considered practically insignificant.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- He didn't give a dang about what other people thought.
Related Words
- fraction
- trace
- speck
- scrap
- modicum
- trifle