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dud

 

[ dสŒd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal use

The term 'dud' refers to something that is useless or ineffective, often used to describe a failed product or a person who is perceived as incompetent or ineffectual. In a more lighthearted context, it can refer to an individual who is seen as socially awkward or lacking in style. The word can also describe a person who is unusually unattractive or not appealing in some way.

Synonyms

disappointment, failure, flop, loser

Examples of usage

  • That movie was a total dud.
  • He showed up in a dud outfit.
  • She called him a dud because he couldn't dance.
  • The party was a dud without music.
  • My new gadget turned out to be a dud.

Translations

Translations of the word "dud" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bicho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dummkopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Word origin

The word 'dud' is believed to have originated from the mid-19th century, specifically around the 1860s in British English. It likely emerged from the practice of referring to something that failed to perform as expected, particularly in reference to fireworks that failed to ignite. The etymology may also link to the obsolete word 'dud', which referred to a rag or an old garment, emphasizing something worn-out or ineffective. The term became popular in contexts of disappointment or failure, especially in entertainment and social situations. Over the years, 'dud' has transitioned into informal American English, where it now encompasses broader uses, including describing individuals who do not meet social expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,026 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.