verb
- to damn or curse (used as a mild euphemism)
Usage: informal; dialectal; euphemistic
adjective
- damned or cursed (used as a mild euphemism for emphasis or annoyance)
Usage: informal; dialectal; euphemistic
interjection
- used to express annoyance, frustration, or mild anger
Usage: informal; dialectal; euphemistic
Examples
- Durn it, I forgot my keys again.
- That durn cat knocked over my coffee.
- Where in durn did I put my wallet?
- This durn machine won't work properly.
- Durn! I stepped in a puddle.
- He was durned if he'd let them win.