Darn
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Informal Frustration
Expresses mild irritation without using stronger curses, suitable in casual situations. Darn, I left my keys at home again!
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Softened Expletive
A polite alternative to 'damn', can be used around children or in public to avoid offense. I can't believe we lost the game, darn it!
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Cultural Appropriateness
While common in North American English, 'darn' may not be understood or appreciated elsewhere. He was darn excited, but his British friends were confused by the word.