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darn it

US/ˈdɑɹn ɪt/

darn it interjection: an expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of damnit.

Interjection

  1. (US, informal, minced oath) An expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of damnit.
    • Darn it, my dad didn't get eggnog!
    Synonyms:
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Synonyms of darn it

Questions about darn it

What does darn it mean?
Darn it means an expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of damnit.
What part of speech is darn it?
Darn it is an interjection.
How do you pronounce darn it?
Darn it is pronounced /ˈdɑɹn ɪt/ (US).

Words near darn it in the dictionary

  1. Darmstadt
  2. darmstadtium
  3. Darmstädter
  4. Darmstädters
  5. darn
  6. darn it
  7. darn right
  8. darn tootin'
  9. darn tooting
  10. darn well
  11. Darna

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