First Known Use: 1816
Dictionary
1duff
noun \ˈdəf\
Definition of DUFF
1
: a boiled or steamed pudding often containing dried fruit
2
: the partly decayed organic matter on the forest floor
3
: fine coal : slack
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Origin of DUFF
English dialect, alteration of dough
Other Ecology Terms
2duff
noun
Definition of DUFF
: buttocks <get off your duff>
Origin of DUFF
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1837
3duff
adjective
Definition of DUFF
BritishOrigin of DUFF
duff, noun, something worthless, from 1duff
First Known Use: circa 1889
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