dander.
Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.
Meaning & usage
Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.
Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals.
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.
Where this word comes from
From a shortening of dandruff.
A cinder; (in the plural) the refuse of a furnace
Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".
He'll get his dander up if his team is criticized.
She has her dander up every day about discrimination against women.
Where this word comes from
Uncertain.
To wander about.
To maunder, to talk incoherently.
Where this word comes from
Alteration of dandle or daddle
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