noun a term used in golf to describe a bad shot
verb to hit or punch someone
adjective of poor quality or not up to standard
In cooking, 'duff' can refer to a dough or batter mixture.
In baking, 'duff' refers to a pudding or cake mixture before it is cooked.
In golf, 'duff' is a slang term for a poorly hit shot.
In British slang, 'duff' can mean something that is worthless or useless.
In military slang, 'duff' can refer to substandard or poor quality equipment or supplies.
In the writing world, 'duff' can refer to a rough draft or a piece of writing that needs significant improvement before it can be considered final.
Psychologists may use the term 'duff' to describe a situation or behavior that is dysfunctional or maladaptive.