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   dud

   /dʌd/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless: "all three bombs were duds"
   • ▪ an ineffectual person: "a complete dud, incapable of even hitting the ball"
   • 2. clothes: "buy yourself some new duds"

   adjective

   • 1. not working or meeting standards; faulty: "a dud ignition switch" Similar defectivefaultyunsoundinoperativebrokenbroken-downnot workingnot in working ordernot functioningmalfunctioningfailedinformal:bustbustedkaputon its last legsconked outdone forduffknackeredvulgar slang:buggeredOpposite in working order
   • ▪ counterfeit: "she was charged with issuing dud cheques" Similar counterfeitfraudulentforgedfakefakedfalsebogusspuriousbadinvalidworthlessinformal:phoneyOpposite genuine

   verb

   • 1. trick or swindle (someone): informal Australian "they became increasingly aware of their rights and how much they were being dudded"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘item of clothing’): of unknown origin.

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   What does dud mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DUD definition: 1. something that has no value or that does not work: 2. not working or not having any value: 3…. Learn more.

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   What are some examples of duds?

   • Something that doesn't work the way it's supposed to is a dud. A bomb or firework that doesn't explode is one kind of dud. A bad blind date is another kind. When a bomb fails to explode, it's a dud. A long-planned surprise party that fails miserably when the guest of honor doesn't show up is another kind of dud.

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   What is a dud cheque?

   • failing in its purpose or function: a dud cheque. (dʌd) n. 1. a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure. 2. a shell or missile that fails to explode after being fired.

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   How do you know if a person is a dud?

   • A bad blind date is another kind. When a bomb fails to explode, it's a dud. A long-planned surprise party that fails miserably when the guest of honor doesn't show up is another kind of dud. You can also refer to a person as a dud, if they're an utter failure or a complete flop: "The lead actor was a total dud.

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   A dud is something that has no value or that does not work, or someone or something that is not successful. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts.

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   A dud can be clothing, personal belongings, a failure, a misfit, or a bomb that fails to explode. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of dud from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   dud: 1 n an explosion that fails to occur Synonyms: misfire Type of: breakdown , equipment failure a cessation of normal operation n an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual “the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned” Synonyms: bomb , turkey Type of: bust , fizzle , flop a complete failure n someone who is ...

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   Dud is an informal word that means not working properly or not successful, or a bomb that fails to explode. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin.

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   A dud is a failure, a flop, or a bomb that does not explode. It can also mean a fake or a forgery. See different sources and synonyms for dud.