noun
- small flakes of dead skin shed by animals, especially those that cause allergic reactions
- anger or temper
Usage: informal; usually in phrase ‘get one’s dander up’
Examples
- Cat dander triggers my allergies every spring.
- The vacuum cleaner is designed to capture pet dander effectively.
- People with asthma often react to dog dander.
- His dander was up after hearing the unfair criticism.
- Don’t get your dander up over such a small mistake.
- The argument really got her dander up.
- Pet dander can linger in carpets for months.