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noun

Definition of darnnext
as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable nobody gave a darn about us when we were poor, but now that we are rich, we have friends we never knew about!

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darn

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verb

ˈdärn How to pronounce darn (audio)
as in to stitch
to close up with a series of interlacing stitches in the old days, holes in socks had to be darned by hand

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darn

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adjective

ˈdärn How to pronounce darn (audio)
variants also durn
as in freaking
deserving of one's condemnation or displeasure I can't seem to tie this darn shoe

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Recent Examples of darn
Verb
The Triumph was, and still is, honest, authentic, and darned-near bulletproof. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025 NDAs be darned, the men of Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season have begun to speak out! — Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Helles Real won this whole darn thing in 2023, so that 2 seed is well-earned. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2026 Most of all, Gates proclaimed time and time again just how darn special Huntington Beach is. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for darn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darn
  1. damn
  2. stitch
  3. freaking
  4. hoot
  5. suture
  6. cursed
  7. repair
  8. sew
Noun
  • And if that is to be the case, most Chicagoans do not give a damn whether the team goes to Arlington Heights or Hammond.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • In a world of drivers mostly ruled by their corporate sponsors, Busch was an otherworldly talent who simply did not give a damn.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Definition of damn
Verb
  • Hartman and Seftel wore tuxedo linings stitched with the names of the four kids featured in the film.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Quince Lightweight Coverlets For a vintage vibe, pick up this coverlet that has a channel stitch reminiscent of antique quilts.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of stitch
Adjective
  • There’s gonna be some comedy at the beginning and then there’s gonna be freaking reggaeton!
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • That itself should be a freaking movie.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of freaking
Noun
  • Their hoots and hollers drowned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s explanation of how a title defense fell short.
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Periodically, Spider-Noir is, indeed, a hoot.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Definition of hoot
Verb
  • The nerves can be sutured back together to minimize pain, Bank said, but most breast surgeons haven’t been trained to do this.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The company says the system would be able to perform hemorrhage control, wound repair, chest decompression, shrapnel extraction, and field suturing, stabilizing the patient until evacuation can be carried out.
    — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of suture
Adjective
  • The two answer a royal summons to investigate a cursed palace whose secrets even the King cannot speak of openly.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • For years, a static skeletal figure sat atop a cursed pile of gold, but now, his story is coming to life thanks to the latest in Audio-Animatronic technology.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of cursed
Verb
  • Adams said straw, mushrooms, corn, rye and sunflowers are great bioremediators that can help to repair damage to soils.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The elegant, minimalist light pendants feel very Japanese, as do the large tatami mat–slash–window seats and ceramic wall hangings repaired with gold à la kintsugi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of repair
Verb
  • The massive red and white stripes that complete this enormous material mystery are machine sewn; some rows double stitched, others with a single line of stitching.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Delicate Embellishments Those beautifully delicate items covered in sequins, beading, or fragile embroidery can be destroyed in the washing machine, especially if they are glued on instead of sewn.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of sew

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