dar's
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Pronunciation spelling of there's, there is or there has.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Officer.—"What is the numerical strength of the enemy in our front?"
Intelligent Contraband.—"Eh, Massa?"
O.—"How many men has the Confederate General Blank?"
I. C.—"'Bout forty-leben thousan', Massa."
O.—"Don't you mean about four thousand?"
I. C.—"Yes, Massa; dar's 'bout four hundred ob 'em."
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 “dar's” mean?
Pronunciation spelling of there's, there is or there has.
Is “dar's” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.