darnedest
English
Alternative forms
- darndest, durnedest, durndest
Etymology
From darned + -est.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɑːndɪst/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɑɹnˌdɨst/
Adjective
darnedest (not comparable)
- (euphemistic) damnedest.
Noun
darnedest (uncountable)
- (US) The maximum or the best possible.
- I did my darnedest to stay awake.