Dander (Noun)
Meaning 1
A feeling of anger and animosity; "having one's hackles or dander up".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The politician's inflammatory speech had the crowd's dander up, with many shouting and booing in response.
- After being cut off in traffic, John's dander was up, and he was ready to give the other driver a piece of his mind.
- The rival company's aggressive marketing tactics had the CEO's dander up, and she was determined to fight back.
- The news of the layoffs had the employees' dander up, and they were demanding answers from management.
- The politician's opponent had her dander up after being attacked during the debate, and she fired back with a scathing rebuttal.
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Meaning 2
Small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Dander from the cat's fur was aggravating her allergies, making her sneeze constantly.
- Regular grooming can help reduce the amount of dander on your dog's coat.
- People with allergies often have trouble visiting homes with pets due to the dander in the air.
- The dander from the parakeet's feathers was causing her eyes to itch and water.
- Washing your hands after petting an animal can help remove dander and prevent allergic reactions.