dander

n.

UK //dˈændɐ// dan·der

Slang

Etymology 1

From a shortening of dandruff.

Etymology 2

Uncertain.

Etymology 3

Alteration of dandle or daddle

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Idioms1 entry

01
get someone's dander up
To anger or annoy someone.

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