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dud Meaning
dud (n)
someone who is unsuccessful
an explosion that fails to occur
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
dud (s)
failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
dud Sentence Examples
- The firecracker turned out to be a dud, disappointing the crowd expecting a loud explosion.
- He tried to start the old car, but the engine sputtered and died—a total dud.
- The movie had all the hype but turned out to be a dud with critics and audiences alike.
- The experiment was a dud; it didn't produce the expected results despite meticulous planning.
- He invested a significant amount of money in what turned out to be a dud of a business venture.
- The new product launch was anticipated to be a hit, but unfortunately, it was a dud in the market.
- She felt embarrassed when her joke fell flat, realizing it was a dud among her friends.
- Despite its sleek appearance, the gadget was a dud; it failed to perform even the basic functions.
- The party was supposed to be exciting, but with no music and a dull atmosphere, it was a complete dud.
- The detective investigated the suspicious package only to find it was a harmless dud left behind by pranksters.
FAQs About the word dud
someone who is unsuccessful, an explosion that fails to occur, an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual, failing to detonate; especially not charged
disappointment, catastrophe, failure,disaster, clinker, lemon, turkey, has-been, mess,bomb
winner, winner, blockbuster, blockbuster,success, success, smash, hit, hit, smash
The firecracker turned out to be a dud, disappointing the crowd expecting a loud explosion.
He tried to start the old car, but the engine sputtered and died—a total dud.
The movie had all the hype but turned out to be a dud with critics and audiences alike.
The experiment was a dud; it didn't produce the expected results despite meticulous planning.
