dander | |
1. n. Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp. | |
2. n. Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals. | |
3. n. 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. | |
4. n. (chiefly Scotland) A cinder; (in the plural) the refuse of a furnace | |
5. n. (slang) Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up". | |
He'll get his dander up if his team is criticized. | |
She has her dander up every day about discrimination against women. | |
6. v. To wander about. | |
7. v. To maunder, to talk incoherently. | |