"darn it" meaning in English

See darn it in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} darn 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 (dang it): 1
    Sense id: en-darn_it-en-intj-dzz0VWkP Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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