Dang
/dæŋ/
Definitions
Used to express annoyance, mild anger, surprise, or disappointment.
/dæŋ/
Expressing mild annoyance, surprise, or frustration.
Dang, that was close!
💡 Simply: It's like a softer way to say 'oh no!' or 'shoot!' when something goes wrong or surprises you. Like when you spill your juice, you might say, 'Dang it!'
👶 For kids: A word you say when you're a little bit mad or surprised, but not too mad.
More Examples
Dang, I wish I had known about this earlier.
Dang it, I missed the bus!
How It's Used
"Dang, I forgot to set my alarm!"
"Dang it, the internet is down again!"
Idioms & expressions
Dang it!
An exclamation of frustration, annoyance, or exasperation.
"Dang it! I dropped my phone."
A euphemism for "damn", arising in the 19th century. It serves as a less offensive alternative to expressing annoyance or frustration.
The use of 'dang' as a euphemism emerged in the 19th century as a way to avoid using stronger expletives.
Memory tip
Think of it as a watered-down version of 'damn'.
Word Origin
"Euphemism for a stronger expression"