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Definition of darnation

darnation

/dɑːrˈneɪʃən/
dar · na · tion
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• interjection

1

North American An exclamation used as a mild oath to express anger, annoyance, frustration, or surprise.

Example

"Darnation, I left my umbrella on the train again!"

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• noun

1

North American A mild euphemism for damnation, typically used in exclamatory phrases to express exasperation or bewilderment.

Example

"What in darnation are those kids doing up on the roof?"

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• Rhymes for darnation

• Nearby Words

darling river
darmera
darn
darnation
darned
darning
dart

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 18th-century American English as a euphemistic blend of 'darn' and 'damnation' or 'tarnation'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Darnation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/darnation
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