darn (다른 (강세: 다른)) — to mend a hole in cloth by weaving threads across it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to mend a hole in cloth by weaving threads across it
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɑːrn/
Korean meaning: 구멍 난 곳을 실로 꿰매어 수선하다
Korean pronunciation: 다른 (강세: 다른)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother could darn socks so well that they looked brand new.
- Darn! The ice cream truck just passed by while I was looking for my wallet.
- That's a darn good question - I wish I knew the answer!
darn
VERB//dɑːrn//
to mend a hole in cloth by weaving threads across it
Grandmother darning a hole in sock
In the old barn, she'll darn with yarn!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'darn' likely originated from an alteration or euphemistic variation of 'darn' as a minced oath for 'damn,' though the verb meaning to mend cloth has unclear origins, possibly related to Old English or dialectal sources.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother could darn socks so well that they looked brand new.”
“Darn! The ice cream truck just passed by while I was looking for my wallet.”
“That's a darn good question - I wish I knew the answer!”
“He was darn lucky to find his phone after dropping it in the lake.”
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