The Online Slang Dictionary
(American, English, and Urban slang)

Login     Register     Forgot password     Resend confirmation

Definition of I'll be darned

I'll be darned

interjection

  • used when stunned, stumped, or don't know what to say.

    Last edited on Mar 21 2011. Submitted by Blair G. from GA, USA on Dec 26 2001.

+Add a definition for this slang term

More info:

Interactive stats:

Related words

Slang terms with the same meaning

None found.

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'be':

Definitions include: acronym for "be back in a bit", i.e. "I will return in a short amount of time."
Definitions include: acronym for "be back later".
Definitions include: never.
Definitions include: to be leaving.
Definitions include: to devote a significant amount of one's time too.
Definitions include: to be prepared to listen intently.
Definitions include: the best.
Definitions include: to be in a bad situation along with others.
Definitions include: to do something with vigor.
Definitions include: be bothered.
Definitions include: be in serious trouble.
Definitions include: be in serious trouble.
Definitions include: "goodbye".
Definitions include: to be dead.
Definitions include: to be unintelligible.

Other terms relating to 'darn':

Definitions include: euphemism for damn.
Definitions include: exclamation of agreement.
Definitions include: as an expression of mock concern, it stands for Too darn Bad.

Other terms relating to 'i'll':

Definitions include: an interjection following a revelation of some truth.
Definitions include: Talk to you later. See you around.
Definitions include: I'll just have the soup.
Definitions include: exclamation expressing extreme amusement or perplexity.

How common is this slang?

Don't click the following.
I use it(52)  
No longer use it(0)  
Heard it but never used it(35)  
Have never heard it(2)  

How vulgar is this slang?

Average of 48 votes: 29%  (See the most vulgar words.)


Least vulgar  
  Most vulgar

Your vote: None   (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)


Least vulgar  
  Most vulgar

Where is this slang used?

Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.


Link to this slang definition

To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.

<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/i'll-be-darned">I'll be darned</a>

To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.

[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/i'll-be-darned I'll be darned]

Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.