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- Dictionarycuff/kʌf/
noun
- 1. the end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on: "a red dress with a white lace collar and cuffs"
- 2. handcuffs: informal "when the cuffs went on he had braced his wrists"
verb
- 1. secure with handcuffs: informal "the man's hands were cuffed behind his back"
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CUFF definition: 1. the thicker material at the end of a sleeve closest to the hand: 2. a part at the end of a…. Learn more.
1. : something (such as a part of a sleeve or glove) encircling the wrist. 2. : the turned-back hem of a trouser leg. 3. a. : handcuff usually used in plural. b. : a usually wide metal band worn as a bracelet.
If you cuff someone, you hit them quickly and lightly with your hand, usually on their head or their ear. Brodie cuffed him on the side of the head. [ VERB noun ]
Cuff definition: a fold or band serving as a trimming or finish for the bottom of a sleeve.. See examples of CUFF used in a sentence.
Definitions of 'cuff'. 1. 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. [...] 2. The cuffs on a pair of pants are the parts at the ends of the legs, which are folded up. [US] [...] 3. See off the cuff [...]
A cuff is the very end of a long sleeve or the rolled bottom of your jeans. You might prefer to wear a cuff on the bottom of your pants in order to show off your striped socks.
to put handcuffs on: The officer was quick to cuff the suspect and read him his rights. Slang . to start an exclusive relationship with: You’ve gotta cuff her if you want to keep her.
Definition of cuff noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A fold used as trimming at the bottom of a sleeve. b. A band, often having an opening with a button closure, at the bottom of a sleeve. 2. The turned-up fold at the bottom of a trouser leg. 3. The band at the top of a sock. 4. The part of a glove that extends over the wrist.
CUFF definition: the bottom part of a sleeve that goes around your wrist. Learn more.
