DANDER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people

Categories: Scale, Scurf, Exfoliation

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a feeling of anger and animosity

Example: having one's hackles or dander up

Categories: Anger, Choler, Ire

Synonyms

Dander, Hackles

🔗 Related Words

dandruff – A related word in the same word family.

dandle – A related word in the same word family.

daddle – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.