darnedest en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɑːndɪst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈdɑɹnˌdɪst/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From darned + -est.
Meanings
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(euphemistic, not-comparable) Damnedest; most amazing, consternating, etc.
The darnedest thing happened to me today – I saw a man who I know died ten years ago.
Forms
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| durndest | alternative | lexicographic | |
| durnedest | alternative | lexicographic | |
| darnest | alternative | lexicographic | |
| darndest | alternative | lexicographic |