darnedest

English

Alternative forms

darndest, durnedest, durndest

Etymology

From darned +‎ -est.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈdɑːndɪst/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈdɑɹnˌdɨst/

Adjective

darnedest (not comparable)

(euphemistic) damnedest.

Noun

darnedest (uncountable)

(US) The maximum or the best possible.
I did my darnedest to stay awake.

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