dander (redirected from get dander up)

dan·der ¹  (dndr)

n. Informal

Temper or anger: What got their dander up?

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[Perhaps alteration of dunder, fermented cane juice used in rum-making, fermentation, possibly alteration of Spanish redundar, to overflow, from Latin redundre; see redundant.]

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dan·der ²  (dndr)

n.

Scurf from the coat or feathers of various animals, often of an allergenic nature.

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[Alteration of dandruff.]

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dander

Noun

get one's dander up Brit, Austral & NZ slang to become angry [from dandruff]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	dander - small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people exfoliation, scurf, scale - a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
	2.	dander - a feeling of anger and animosity; "having one's hackles or dander up" hackles anger, ire, choler - a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance