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noun

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The correct spelling is dander. Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp. For example: "He'll get his dander up if his team is criticized."

Usage Examples

He'll get his dander up if his team is criticized.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.
  2. 2.Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals.
  3. 3.Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic animals, especially from household pets such as cats and dogs.
  4. 4.A cinder; (in the plural) the refuse of a furnace
  5. 5.Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".

verb

  1. 1.To wander about.
  2. 2.To maunder, to talk incoherently.

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