dang
Americanverb (used with object)
interjection
Etymology
Origin of dang
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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In an online tribute, Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan wrote: “Finally, the dang secret is out! Their place among the greats secure, their influence on the generations patently obvious.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“There’s some dang nice cars driving around base,” the 29-year-old said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
There's no doubt a fair segment of Steves's loyal fanbase that associates him exclusively with fairytale castles and scenic boat rides, as the genial television host who describes Iceland as a "dang popular" destination.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025
“I felt bad about my dang self. So maybe the first week I was here, I said, ‘Can I talk to you?’”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024
I knew I wouldn’t write any dang poetry or plays.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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