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dander

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

dander

noun

dan·der

ˈdan-dər

Definition

dandruff
specifically minute scales from hair, feathers, or skin that may be allergenic
anger, temper //now don't get your dander up

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

alteration of dandruff

dander

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

as in anger, outrage
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

anger angriness chafe dudgeon gall huff indignation irateness ire outrage umbrage
irritability irritableness peeve perturbation pet pique resentment snappishness trouble
agitation discomfort displeasure distress disturbance upset
aggravation aggro [British] annoyance bother botheration exasperation frustration grief irritation pip [chiefly British] vexation
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

delight pleasure

dander

noun

dan·der

ˈdan-dər

Definition

dandruff
specifically minute scales from hair, feathers, or skin that may be allergenic
anger, temper //now don't get your dander up

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

alteration of dandruff

dander

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

as in anger, outrage
Synonyms & Near Synonyms

anger angriness chafe dudgeon gall huff indignation irateness ire outrage umbrage
irritability irritableness peeve perturbation pet pique resentment snappishness trouble
agitation discomfort displeasure distress disturbance upset
aggravation aggro [British] annoyance bother botheration exasperation frustration grief irritation pip [chiefly British] vexation
Antonyms & Near Antonyms

delight pleasure

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