Antonyms for duff


Grammar : Noun
Spell : duhf
Phonetic Transcription : dʌf


Definition of duff

Origin :
  • "buttocks, rump," 1830s, of unknown origin.
  • noun rear end
Example sentences :
  • It is a vulgar crime, Duff; it would be very hard to stoop to it.
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • I begin to regret now, Duff, that I did n't take your advice.
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • Don't boast of it, Duff; even notoriety is not always a cheap luxury.
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • The blame was thrown upon "Duff" Armstrong, who was arrested.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln » by Wayne Whipple
  • The other two volumes by Mr. Duff are also of the greatest assistance.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter at Home » by P. B. M. Allan
  • He who first got outside his "duff and water" started, and so on with the next.
  • Extract from : « In Eastern Seas » by J. J. Smith
  • Why, most of 'em aboard here, and glad to get the duff—been begging before that, some of 'em.
  • Extract from : « Treasure Island » by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • You can count on him to duff into this job with the same spirit.
  • Extract from : « Walter and the Wireless » by Sara Ware Bassett
  • Duff, however, remembered that John was nephew to an explorer.
  • Extract from : « The Hill » by Horace Annesley Vachell
  • “He means dem and duff,” explained the Court Glover, considerately.
  • Extract from : « Dick, Marjorie and Fidge » by G. E. Farrow

Synonyms for duff

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