Pronunciation: /dʌf/

Definitions of duff

noun a term used in golf to describe a bad shot

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally dropped my duff on the floor.

A2 She packed a duff full of snacks for the road trip.

B1 The baker made a delicious duff cake for the party.

B2 The chef's specialty was a rich and moist chocolate duff.

C1 The duff of the mountain was covered in fresh snow, perfect for skiing.

C2 The artist's masterpiece was a stunning duff of colors and shapes.

verb to hit or punch someone

Example Sentences

A1 I duff my homework and now I can't find it.

A2 She duffs her lines in the school play every time.

B1 The chef accidentally duffed the recipe by adding too much salt.

B2 The team duffed their chances of winning by making crucial mistakes in the final minutes.

C1 The politician duffed his speech and lost credibility with the audience.

C2 Despite his experience, the pilot duffed the landing and caused a minor accident.

adjective of poor quality or not up to standard

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was duff and nobody wanted a second slice.

A2 The duff quality of the fabric made it tear easily.

B1 The duff performance of the team cost them the game.

B2 The duff decision to invest in that company led to financial losses.

C1 The duff management of the project resulted in delays and budget overruns.

C2 The duff implementation of the new software system caused numerous technical issues.

Examples of duff in a Sentence

formal The baker made a delicious duff cake for the event.

informal I could really go for a slice of duff right now.

slang Let's grab some duff and chill at the park.

figurative His excuse was a duff, no one believed him.

Grammatical Forms of duff

past tense

duffed

plural

duffs

comparative

duffer

superlative

duffest

present tense

duff

future tense

will duff

perfect tense

have duffed

continuous tense

is duffing

singular

duff

positive degree

duff

infinitive

to duff

gerund

duffing

participle

duffed

Origin and Evolution of duff

First Known Use: 1839 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'duff' originated in the United Kingdom as a slang term for a flour pudding or dough. It is believed to have derived from the British dialect word 'dough' or 'doughy'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'duff' evolved to also refer to a specific type of flour pudding in British and Australian cuisine. In American slang, it can also mean something of poor quality or fake. The word has taken on various meanings in different regions and contexts.