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- [kuhf]
- /kʌf/
- /kʌf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhf]
- /kʌf/
Definitions of cuff word
- countable noun cuff The cuffs of a shirt or dress are the parts at the ends of the sleeves, which are thicker than the rest of the sleeve. 3
- countable noun cuff The cuffs on a pair of pants or trousers are the parts at the ends of the legs, which are folded up. 3
- verb cuff If you cuff someone, you hit them quickly and lightly with your hand, usually on their head or their ear. 3
- verb cuff Cuff is also a noun. 3
- verb cuff If the police cuff someone, they put handcuffs on them. 3
- noun cuff the part of a sleeve nearest the hand, sometimes turned back and decorative 3
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Origin of cuff
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English cuffe mitten; perhaps akin to Old English cuffie cap < Medieval Latin cuphia coif1
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Parts of speech for Cuff
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cuff popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cuff
verb cuff
- box — A box is a square or rectangular container with hard or stiff sides. Boxes often have lids.
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- bat — A bat is a specially shaped piece of wood that is used for hitting the ball in baseball, softball, cricket, rounders, or table tennis.
- biff — If you biff someone, you hit them with your fist.
- hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
noun cuff
- handcuff — a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
- manacle — a shackle for the hand; handcuff.
- shackle — a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- fetter — a chain or shackle placed on the feet.
Antonyms for cuff
noun cuff
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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