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dud

[ duhd ]

noun

  1. Informal. a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure.

    Synonyms: flop, bomb, fizzle, debacle, fiasco

  2. a shell or missile that fails to explode after being fired.


dud

/ dʌd /

noun

  1. a person or thing that proves ineffectual or a failure
  2. a shell, etc, that fails to explode
  3. old-fashioned.
    plural clothes or other personal belongings
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. failing in its purpose or function

    a dud cheque

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dud1

1815–25; special use of dud, singular of duds
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dud1

C15 (in the sense: an article of clothing, a thing, used disparagingly): of unknown origen
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Example Sentences

While blockbusters filled seats in theaters this year, there were also plenty of duds.

The Republican National Convention was a dud, and Trumpov's speech was a low point.

From Salon

My home office looks like a Jenga game of nonfiction books I read about Southern California Latino life this past year — and almost none were duds.

We’re not sure he’s funny; we think he’s the dud,’” recalls Josh Greenbaum, who directed and produced the documentary “Will & Harper.”

No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on a dud product, or fork over cash for a bad meal.

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