"dang it" meaning in English

See dang it in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: [ˈdɛŋ.ɪʔ] [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-dang it.wav Forms: dangit [alternative]
  1. (chiefly US, informal, minced oath) An expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of dammit. Tags: US, informal

Alternative forms

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