English · Slang Attested

dander

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".

Where it’s used: Used American English

He'll get his dander up if his team is criticized.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dander” mean?

Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".

Is “dander” formal or informal?

dander is generally slang.

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