Dander

Definitions

1. Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.
   uncountable, usually
2. A cinder; (in the plural) the refuse of a furnace
   Scotland
3. Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals.
   uncountable, usually
4. Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".
   slang
5. Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic animals, especially from household pets such as cats and dogs.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

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

“She has her dander up every day about discrimination against women.”

“Don’t talk⟳ to me about daring to do this thing or t’other, or when my dander is up it’s the very thing to urge⟳ me on.”

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