Duffin

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌfɪn/

Definitions of duffin

noun a type of baked good that is a combination of a doughnut and a muffin

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a duffin at the bakery.

A2 The duffin was a delicious combination of a donut and a muffin.

B1 The bakery is known for their unique duffins.

B2 I prefer duffins over regular donuts because they are more moist and flavorful.

C1 The duffin trend has been spreading to bakeries all over the country.

C2 The duffin was so popular that it sold out within minutes of being put on display.

Examples of duffin in a Sentence

formal The bakery is known for its delicious duffins, a combination of a donut and a muffin.

informal I can't decide between a donut or a muffin, so I'll just get a duffin instead.

slang Let's grab some duffins for breakfast, they're the best!

figurative Her personality is like a duffin, a unique blend of sweetness and warmth.

Grammatical Forms of duffin

• past tense: duffined
• plural: duffins
• comparative: more duffin
• superlative: most duffin
• present tense: duffin
• future tense: will duffin
• perfect tense: have duffined
• continuous tense: is duffining
• singular: duffin
• positive degree: duffin
• infinitive: to duffin
• gerund: duffining
• participle: duffined

Origin and Evolution of duffin

First Known Use: 2011 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'duffin' is believed to be a portmanteau of 'doughnut' and 'muffin'. It was created to describe a pastry that combines elements of both desserts.

Evolution of the word: The term 'duffin' gained popularity in the early 2010s as a trendy hybrid dessert. However, it faced controversy as some bakeries claimed trademark rights to the name, leading to variations such as 'muffnut' or 'dowich' being used instead.