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- US Pronunciation
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- [sluhf]
- /slʌf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sluhf]
- /slʌf/
Definitions of sluff word
- noun sluff the outer layer of the skin of a snake, which is cast off periodically. 1
- noun sluff Pathology. a mass or layer of dead tissue separated from the surrounding or underlying tissue. 1
- noun sluff anything that is shed or cast off. 1
- noun sluff Cards. a discard. 1
- verb without object sluff to be or become shed or cast off, as the slough of a snake. 1
- verb without object sluff to cast off a slough. 1
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Origin of sluff
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English slughe, slouh skin of a snake; cognate with German Schlauch skin, bag
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Parts of speech for Sluff
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sluff popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
sluff usage trend in Literature
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