durned
/dɜrnd/
adjective
- Used as a mild exclamation to express annoyance or surprise; a euphemism for 'damned'.
- That durned dog dug up my garden again.
- Where did I put my durned keys?
- I can't get this durned lock to open.
adverb
- Used for emphasis, meaning 'very' or 'extremely'; a mild substitute for 'damned'.
- She's a durned good cook.
- It's durned hot outside today.
- He ran durned fast to catch the bus.