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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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   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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   Does it matter if a race was a dud?

   • It hardly mattered that the race itself was big, fat dud. There were a lot of dud shells and that saved us. If this proves a dud it's time to move on. It is not just a miracle of acting and observation, but there is not one dud sketch in the show.

   DUD definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDUD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

   • English (US)

     something that is of no value or that does not work: So what...

   • Znaczenie Dud, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     dud definicja: 1. something that has no value or that does...

   • Dud: French Translation

     dud translate: raté, qui ne marche pas. Learn more in the...

   • Dud: Indonesian Translation

     dud translate: tidak berfungsi, tidak berfungsi. Learn more...

   • Dud Spanish Translation

     DUD translate: porquería, trasto, defectuoso. Learn more in...

   • Dud: Polish Translation

     dud translate: niewypał, bubel. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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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, and examples of dud from Merriam-Webster.

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   Dud definition: a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure.. See examples of DUD used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDUD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something that is of no value or that does not work: So what makes a good investment and what makes a dud?

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   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.

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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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDUD definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure. 2. a shell or missile that fails to explode after being fired.