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Dang has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Intj · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

A damn, a negligible quantity, minimal consideration.

"I don't have to worry about that tiny amount of rain; it's just dang weather."

In plain English: Dang" means something is unimportant or not worth much attention."

"I gave a dang about finishing that project on time."

Usage: Dang (noun) refers to something of little value or importance; it's essentially a synonym for "scrap" or "negligible amount." Use it to dismiss something as insignificant-"It's just a dang few dollars"-rather than as an exclamation.

Verb
1

Damn.

"She had to dang across the street just as the traffic light turned red."

2

simple past tense of ding

3

To dash.

In plain English: To fling or rush something.

"He watched the ball dang into the net with a satisfying thud."

Usage: Dang (verb) means to strike or push something forcefully, often with a sudden movement. Use it to describe a quick, impactful action like "He danged his elbow against the table."

Adjective
1

Damn.

"Oh dang, I just dropped my keys down the drain!"

In plain English: It means something is disappointing or not good.

"That dang cat keeps knocking things off the table."

Usage: Dang is a minced oath, a milder substitute for "damn." Use it as an adjective before a noun to express frustration or surprise, like "a dang mess" or "a dang fool."

Intj
1

Damn.

"Dang, I completely forgot to lock the front door before leaving for work."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"My new neighbor, Mr. Dang, waved hello as he walked his dog past our porch."

Example Sentences
"That dang cat keeps knocking things off the table." adj
"I gave a dang about finishing that project on time." noun
"He watched the ball dang into the net with a satisfying thud." verb
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