noun
dander
DAN-duh
noun
1
Tiny flakes of skin shed by animals, a common trigger for allergies.
"Cat dander is one of the most common indoor allergens."
2
Anger or temper, especially in the phrase "get your dander up."
"Don't get your dander up over a little criticism."
How to Use Dander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither pet skin flakes that trigger allergies, or (informally) rising anger.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "dandruff," which specifically refers to human scalp flakes rather than pet allergens.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
pet dander
get your dander up
Word Forms
dandered past tense, danders plural, danders plural, danders singular
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Etymology
A shortened form of "dandruff."