duff (Meaning)
duff (n)
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
duff (n.)
Dough or paste.
A stiff flour pudding, boiled in a bag; -- a term used especially by seamen; as, plum duff.
duff (v. t.)
To treat or manipulate so as to give a specious appearance to; to fake; hence, to cheat.
In Australia, to alter the brands on (cattle, horses, etc.); to steal (cattle, etc.), and alter their brands.
Synonyms & Antonyms of duff
duff Sentence Examples
- The chef accidentally dropped the duff on the floor, ruining the dessert.
- She followed the recipe carefully, but the cake turned out to be a duff, much to her disappointment.
- The golfer's shot landed in the duff, requiring a difficult recovery.
- Despite his efforts, his attempt at humor fell flat, coming off as a duff joke.
- The company recalled the product after discovering it was a duff, failing to meet safety standards.
- The hiker stumbled over the tree roots and landed in the duff, causing a minor scrape.
- The mechanic discovered that the car's engine troubles were due to a faulty duff pump.
- She sifted through the bag of clothes at the thrift store, searching for any hidden gems among the duff.
- The film received scathing reviews from critics, who described it as a duff, lacking any redeeming qualities.
- Despite his attempts to sound knowledgeable, his explanation of the concept was a duff, leaving everyone confused.
FAQs About the word duff
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citronDough or paste., A stiff flour pudding, boiled in a bag; -- a
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valuable, worthy, useful, worthy,valuable, useful, priceless, special, special, fancy
The chef accidentally dropped the duff on the floor, ruining the dessert.
She followed the recipe carefully, but the cake turned out to be a duff, much to her disappointment.
The golfer's shot landed in the duff, requiring a difficult recovery.
Despite his efforts, his attempt at humor fell flat, coming off as a duff joke.
