How Do You Spell DUFFS?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌfs] (IPA)

The word "duffs" is spelled with a double "f" and a "s" at the end. Its IPA phonetic transcription is [dʌfs]. This word is commonly used in golf to refer to a poor shot or a ball hit poorly with a club. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "duibh" meaning "black, dark". Although "duffs" is a relatively common word in the golfing community, it can be confusing to non-golfers due to its non-intuitive spelling.

DUFFS Meaning and Definition

  1. "Duffs" is a plural noun referring to various meanings in different contexts. In the world of golf, it typically represents a slang term for a poor or bad shot, commonly used to describe a badly hit golf ball. It implies that the golfer has failed to strike the ball well or achieve the desired result. This meaning suggests a lack of skill, competence, or precision in golfing skills.

    Additionally, "duffs" can also be used as a casual term meaning clothes or garments, particularly in British English. It can be used in phrases like "to be dressed in one's Sunday duffs" to mean wearing one's best or most formal attire.

    In a colloquial context, especially in British slang, "duffs" can also refer to counterfeit or fake items, particularly counterfeited money. This usage is more common in street vernacular or criminal underworld slang.

    As a verb, "duffs" can also mean to fail or make mistakes. For instance, if someone "duffs up" a task, it implies that they have made errors or not achieved the desired outcome.

    Due to the varied meanings and contexts, it is essential to consider the surrounding text or conversation to determine the exact meaning of "duffs."

Common Misspellings for DUFFS

Etymology of DUFFS

The word "duffs" has multiple origins and meanings depending on context:

1. In British English, "duffs" is a colloquial term for a person's buttocks, likely derived from the word "duff" which means a heavy or clumsy person. The origin of "duff" in this sense is uncertain but is believed to have originated as slang in the early 19th century.

2. In Scottish English, "duffs" refers to a type of flour pudding or boiled dumplings. This usage originated from the Scottish word "duff" meaning a thick flour-based mixture used in cooking, which is related to the German word "knödel" or "kneading dough".

3. In golf terminology, "duffs" is used as a slang term to describe poor or clumsy shots.

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Conjugate verb Duffs

CONDITIONAL

I would duff
we would duff
you would duff
he/she/it would duff
they would duff

FUTURE

I will duff
we will duff
you will duff
he/she/it will duff
they will duff

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have duffed
we will have duffed
you will have duffed
he/she/it will have duffed
they will have duffed

PAST

I duffed
we duffed
you duffed
he/she/it duffed
they duffed

PAST PERFECT

I had duffed
we had duffed
you had duffed
he/she/it had duffed
they had duffed

PRESENT

I duff
we duff
you duff
he/she/it duffs
they duff

PRESENT PERFECT

I have duffed
we have duffed
you have duffed
he/she/it has duffed
they have duffed
I am duffing
we are duffing
you are duffing
he/she/it is duffing
they are duffing
I was duffing
we were duffing
you were duffing
he/she/it was duffing
they were duffing
I will be duffing
we will be duffing
you will be duffing
he/she/it will be duffing
they will be duffing
I have been duffing
we have been duffing
you have been duffing
he/she/it has been duffing
they have been duffing
I had been duffing
we had been duffing
you had been duffing
he/she/it had been duffing
they had been duffing
I will have been duffing
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he/she/it will have been duffing
they will have been duffing
I would have duffed
we would have duffed
you would have duffed
he/she/it would have duffed
they would have duffed
I would be duffing
we would be duffing
you would be duffing
he/she/it would be duffing
they would be duffing
I would have been duffing
we would have been duffing
you would have been duffing
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they would have been duffing

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