dander
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Meaning · English
Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.