Definition of Darn

1. Noun. Something of little value. "Not worth shucks"

Exact synonyms: Damn, Hoot, Red Cent, Shit, Shucks, Tinker's Dam, Tinker's Damn
Generic synonyms: Ineptitude, Worthlessness
Derivative terms: Shitty

2. Verb. Repair by sewing. "Darn socks"
Generic synonyms: Bushel, Doctor, Fix, Furbish Up, Mend, Repair, Restore, Touch On
Entails: Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch
Derivative terms: Darner, Darning

3. Noun. Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment). "Her stockings had several mends"
Exact synonyms: Mend, Patch
Generic synonyms: Sewing, Stitchery
Derivative terms: Patch, Patch

Definition of Darn

1. v. t. To mend as a rent or hole, with interlacing stitches of yarn or thread by means of a needle; to sew together with yarn or thread.

2. n. A place mended by darning.

3. v. t. A colloquial euphemism for Damn.

Definition of Darn

1. Adjective. (euphemistic) Damn. ¹

2. Adverb. (context: degree euphemistic) Damned. ¹

3. Interjection. (euphemistic) Damn. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) Euphemism of damn. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive sewing) To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Darn

1. to mend with interlacing stitches [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Darn

1. 1. To mend as a rent or hole, with interlacing stitches of yarn or thread by means of a needle; to sew together with yarn or thread. "He spent every day ten hours in his closet, in darning his stockins." (Swift) Darning needle. A long, strong needle for mending holes or rents, especially in stockings. 2. Any species of dragon fly, having a long, cylindrical body, resembling a needle. These flies are harmless and without stings. Synonym: devil's darning-needle. Origin: OE. Derne, prob. Of Celtic origin; cf. W. Darnio to piece, break in pieces, W. & Arm. To E. Tear. Cf. Tear. (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Darn

darksomeness
darkwave
darkwaver
darkwavers
darky
darlin'
darling pea
darlingest
darlingly
darlingness
darlingnesses
darlings
darlingtonia
darlingtonias
darmstadtium
darn (current term)
darn tootin'
darn tooting
darn well
darnation
darnations
darndest
darndests
darned
darneder
darnedest
darnedests
darnel
darnels
darner

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