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cuffed

 

[ kสŒft ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

police context

Cuffed refers to the act of restraining someone's wrists with handcuffs, typically by law enforcement officials. This action is commonly performed when a suspect is arrested. The purpose of cuffing is to prevent the individual from escaping and to ensure the safety of the officer and the public. Cuffed individuals may experience feelings of humiliation or fear due to the restrictive nature of the handcuffs.

Synonyms

bound, hindered, restrained

Examples of usage

  • The officer cuffed the suspect before placing them in the patrol car.
  • He was cuffed and escorted to the police station.
  • After the chase, they cuffed the individual found hiding in the alley.
Context #2 | Adjective

fashion context

Cuffed can also refer to clothing, particularly pants or sleeves that are turned up or finished at the ends. This style choice can add a personalized touch to an outfit and is often used for denim, dress shirts, or casual wear. Cuffed pants are a popular choice for showcasing footwear.

Synonyms

rolled, turned-up

Examples of usage

  • He wore cuffed jeans that highlighted his sneakers.
  • Her shirt had cuffed sleeves that gave it a relaxed look.
  • The fashion trend this season is to wear cuffed trousers.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuffed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algemado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฅเค•เคกเคผเฅ€ เคฒเค—เคพเคˆ เคนเฅเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefesselt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diborgol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skuty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹้Œ ใ‚’ใ‹ใ‘ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menottรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esposado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kelepรงeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๊ฐ‘์„ ์ฐฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spoutanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spรบtanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ้“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ privezan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fangaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒšแƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qandallฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esposado

Word origin

The word 'cuff' originates from the Old French word 'coffe,' meaning 'handcuff' or 'fetter', which itself may trace back to a Germanic source. The use of 'cuff' in the context of handcuffs became prominent in the late 19th century as modern policing techniques evolved. The introduction of handcuffs as a standard tool for law enforcement reflected a growing concern for public safety and the need for effective methods of restraining individuals. Additionally, the term has evolved to describe folded or rolled up fabric in garments, emerging in fashion vocabulary in the early 20th century. With the dual meanings of the term, 'cuffed' illustrates both a literal and figurative aspect of limitation, whether in law enforcement or fashion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,613, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.