durn

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Meaning · English

Rhoticized pronunciation of doing.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

How ya durn?

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 “durn” mean?

Rhoticized pronunciation of doing.

Is “durn” formal or informal?

durn is generally slang.