D.A.N. (pronounced like the English name, 'Dan,' short for 'Daniel') is an acronym for <b>D</b>umb <b>A</b>ss <b>N</b>igger. Typically used as a disguised racial epithet when addressing a dark-skinned person of color.
One of my coworkers keep addressing me as, "Dan" or is it "D.A.N.", even though I've told him my name was Tony. What gives?
Shorthand for a dumb ass nigger. Frequently used by white people as a means to avoid saying the dreaded "n word" and risk being banished from society for rightfully calling out a black person for committing an incredibly stupid criminal act.
Brent: Did you hear about D.A.N. who robbed the Walgreens of $20 and 6 Swisher Sweets and was arrested on the subway?
Steve: No, but that's something D.A.N. would do.