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Dang is versatile - it can be used to express anger or frustration at something for example "Oh dang!" or in extreme cases an anger dang is a volatile shouting of the word, thereby eliminating the need for swearing.

On the flip side it can be used to expressed interest, suprise or acceptance to something, again phrased as "oh dang" but softer, with less inflection.

The word dang is also in common use in America, as an alternative to darn or damn.
After stubbing your toe - OH DANG! (loud and with emphasis on the 'dang')

In reply to : What do you think of my new laptop, "oh dang!" (said jauntily with affection)
Related Words
Oh dang, I just missed my train!
dang by Mr. X-106 October 23, 2003
Softer version of "damn". Similar to "darn". Used mostly by Southerners and Mormons.
"It's that skin, dang it"
- David Archuleta
dang by whckster12 May 9, 2009
A variation of the ever-popular damn.
Used mostly by old people, as (according to them) damn is too harsh a swear word to be uttered.
Used to show great frustration or annoyance or to reinforce/exclaim a point.
"Dang! I forgot to feed the bird this morning!"

"Shut that dang refrigerator!"

"Hot diggity dang!"

"Oh dang. Everyone's going to know my identity now!"

"Dang it! I just stubbed my danged toe!"
Dang by b3c December 28, 2005
1. Synonym for Damn.
2. Surname from Vietnamese culture
1. Dang, too bad we lost
2. My name is Tracy Dang
Dang by twenty5 July 12, 2004
Dang...that car is fast.
dang by FidyBrock September 9, 2003
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