First Known Use: 1522
Dictionary
1cuff
noun \ˈkəf\
Definition of CUFF
1
: something (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
4
: an inflatable band that is wrapped around an extremity to control the flow of blood through the part when recording blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer
— cuff·less \ˈkəf-ləs\ adjective
— off the cuff
: without preparation : ad lib <speaking off the cuff>
— on the cuff
: on credit <transacting business on the cuff>
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Origin of CUFF
Middle English coffe, cuffe mitten
Other Clothing Terms
2cuff
verb
Definition of CUFF
transitive verb
1
: to furnish with a cuff
2
: handcuff
First Known Use of CUFF
1693
Other Clothing Terms
3cuff
verb
Definition of CUFF
transitive verb
: to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand : buffet
intransitive verb
Origin of CUFF
perhaps from obsolete English, glove, from Middle English
First Known Use: 1530
4cuff
noun
CUFF Defined for Kids
1cuff
noun \ˈkəf\
Definition of CUFF for Kids
1
: a band or turned-over piece at the end of a sleeve
2
: the turned-back hem of a pant leg
2cuff
verb
cuffedcuff·ing
Definition of CUFF for Kids
: to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand : slap
3cuff
noun
Definition of CUFF for Kids
: 2slap 1
Medical Dictionary
cuff
noun \ˈkəf\
Medical Definition of CUFF
1
: an inflatable band that is wrapped around an extremity to control the flow of blood through the part when recording blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer
2
: an anatomical structure shaped like a cuff; especially : rotator cuff <repair of complete shoulder cuff avulsion—Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology>
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