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dander
In a biological sense, this term refers to the microscopic skin scales shed by animals. It is distinct from dandruff, which specifically refers to the human scalp, though the two are physiologically similar. In veterinary and allergy contexts, it is treated as a mass noun representing the collective particulate matter.
When used to describe a person's mood, the word appears almost exclusively in the idiomatic phrase "get one's dander up." This usage is colloquial and carries a tone of sudden, prickly irritation or indignation rather than deep-seated rage. It evokes an image of bristling or becoming agitated, similar to how an animal's fur might stand up when threatened.
Meanings
Examples
My cat has so much dander that I sneeze every time she sits on the couch.
He really got his dander up when he found out the meeting had been canceled without notice.
The dog's dander clings to the carpet and triggers my allergies.
Don't do anything to get his dander up before the presentation.
I can see white flakes of dander on the horse's dark coat.
Why is she so worked up? Her dander is up over a simple misunderstanding.
The air purifier helps remove pet dander from the bedroom.
I could feel my dander rising as the detective questioned my integrity.