English · Slang Attested

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.

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