noun clothing that is old, worn out, or not stylish; also used to refer to a failure or disappointment
referring to clothing items that are considered unattractive or of poor quality
slang term for military uniforms or equipment that are worn-out or ineffective
used informally to describe something that is disappointing or not up to standard
In the fashion industry, 'duds' can refer to clothing items that are considered unattractive or unsellable.
Psychologists may use the term 'duds' to describe ineffective or unsuccessful treatment methods or interventions.
Retailers may use 'duds' to refer to products that are not selling well and need to be discounted or removed from inventory.
Film directors may use 'duds' to describe scenes or shots that did not turn out as expected and need to be re-shot.