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dud

dud
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [duhd]
    • /dʌd/
    • /dʌd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duhd]
    • /dʌd/

Definitions of dud word

  • noun dud a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure. 1
  • noun dud a shell or missile that fails to explode after being fired. 1
  • noun dud A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless. 1
  • noun dud sth non-functioning 1
  • noun dud cheque with insufficient funds 1
  • noun dud bomb that does not explode 1

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Origin of dud

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; special use of dud, singular of duds

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Dud

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

dud popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

dud usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for dud

noun dud

  • flop — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
  • debacle — A debacle is an event or attempt that is a complete failure.
  • lemon — the yellowish, acid fruit of a subtropical citrus tree, Citrus limon.
  • loser — a person, team, nation, etc., that loses: The visiting team was the loser in the series.
  • bust — a raid, search, or arrest by the police

adjective dud

  • useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
  • worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
  • ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
  • no good — morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
  • broken — Broken is the past participle of break.

verb dud

  • mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
  • habited — inhabited.
  • suit up — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
  • bedizen — to dress or decorate gaudily or tastelessly
  • fit out — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.

Antonyms for dud

noun dud

  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.

adjective dud

  • usable — available or convenient for use: 2000 square feet of usable office space.

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