"dang it" meaning in English

See dang it in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-dang it.wav [US]
Head templates: {{en-interj}} dang it
  1. (chiefly US, informal, minced oath) An expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of damnit. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: dangit
    Sense id: en-dang_it-en-intj-dzz0VWkP Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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