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May 24, 2022

Word of the Day: Dander

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Word of the Day : May 24, 2022

dander \DAN-der\ noun

What It Means

Dander is a synonym of dandruff and is also used to refer to anger or temper, especially in the phrase "get someone's dander up."

// Some people are allergic to pet dander.

// The customer's disrespectful attitude got the waitstaff's dander up.

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Aired May 24, 2022

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