duffing

duff

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhf]
- /dʌf/
- /dʌf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhf]
- /dʌf/

Definitions of duffing word

verb with object duffing to give a deliberately deceptive appearance to; misrepresent; fake. 1
verb with object duffing British. (in golf) to misplay (a golf ball), especially to misjudge one's swing so that the club strikes the ground behind the ball before hitting it. 1
verb with object duffing Australian. to steal (cattle). (formerly) to alter the brand on (stolen cattle). 1
verb with object duffing to cheat someone. 1
noun duffing Present participle of duff. 1

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Origin of duffing

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; back formation from duffer, in the slang senses “something inferior or counterfeit” or “a peddler of inferior goods”

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Parts of speech for Duffing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Duffing

duffing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

duffing usage trend in Literature

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