DARN
Dictionary entry overview: What does darn mean?
• DARN (noun)
The noun DARN has 3 senses:
1. a euphemism for 'damn'
2. something of little value
3. sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
Familiarity information: DARN used as a noun is uncommon.
• DARN (verb)
The verb DARN has 1 sense:
1. repair by sewing
Familiarity information: DARN used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DARN (noun)
Meaning:
A euphemism for 'damn'
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("darn" is a kind of...):
euphemism (an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive)
Meaning:
Something of little value
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Synonyms:
tinker's damn; tinker's dam; shucks; red cent; damn; darn; hoot; shit
Context examples:
his promise is not worth a damn / not worth one red cent / not worth shucks
Hypernyms ("darn" is a kind of...):
ineptitude; worthlessness (having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful)
Meaning:
Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
mend; darn; patch
Context example:
her stockings had several mends
Hypernyms ("darn" is a kind of...):
sewing; stitchery (needlework on which you are working with needle and thread)
• DARN (verb)
Meaning:
Repair by sewing
Classified under:
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
Context example:
darn socks
Hypernyms (to "darn" is one way to...):
bushel; doctor; fix; furbish up; mend; repair; restore; touch on (restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken)
"Darn" entails doing...:
run up; sew; sew together; stitch (fasten by sewing; do needlework)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
