dud

Definitions


[dʌd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless
(e.g: all three bombs were duds)

- clothes
(e.g: buy yourself some new duds)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘item of clothing’): of unknown origin


[dʌd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- not working or meeting standards; faulty
(e.g: a dud ignition switch)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘item of clothing’): of unknown origin


[dʌd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- trick or swindle (someone)
(e.g: they became increasingly aware of their rights and how much they were being dudded)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘item of clothing’): of unknown origin




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