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dern Definition and Meaning in English (dern definition)

adjective
Synonyms:darnblastedutter
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Dern definition: Used as an intensifier, especially in negative constructions, to mean 'any' or 'a single'.

Definitions of Dern

  1. 1adjective(colloquial)

    Used as an intensifier, especially in negative constructions, to mean 'any' or 'a single'.

  2. 2adverb(colloquial)

    Used to emphasize a statement, similar to 'very' or 'damn'.

Example Sentences

casual

“I haven't got a dern thing to wear.”

casual

“He didn't say a dern word about it.”

informal

“I don't give a dern what he thinks.”

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Dern definition: Used as an intensifier, especially in negative constructions, to mean 'any' or 'a single'.
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'Dern' translates to 'dern' in English. Dern definition: Used as an intensifier, especially in negative constructions, to mean 'any' or 'a single'.
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