darn

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun something of little value
  2. noun sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
  3. verb repair by sewing

Etymology

A minced oath of damn.

In classic literature

Synonyms

damn, hoot, red cent, shit, shucks, tinker's damn, tinker's dam

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