Duffing: meaning, definitions and examples

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duffing

 

[ หˆdสŒfษชล‹ ]

Verb
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slang usage

Duffing refers to the act of cheating or engaging in deceptive practices, especially in sports, games, or competitions. It often involves intentional misrepresentation or manipulation of rules to gain an unfair advantage. In some contexts, it can also imply a lack of effort or care in performing a task, leading to subpar results. The term is commonly associated with behaviors that undermine the integrity of an activity.

Synonyms

cheating, deceiving, gaming, manipulating

Examples of usage

  • He was duffing the game to make it easier for his teammate.
  • The athlete was caught duffing during the championship match.
  • She duffed the report, so it didn't meet the quality standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "duffing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duffing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคซเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Duffing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duffing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐั„ั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duffing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duffing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ duffing

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duffing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆููŠุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duffing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ duffing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พพ่Šฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duffing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ duffing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัƒั„ั„ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duffing

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ duffing

Etymology

The term 'duffing' is believed to have originated from British slang, where it was notably used among gambling communities. It is thought to derive from the word 'duff,' which can mean to mess something up or to ruin it. The word gradually evolved to encompass the broader concept of cheating or deceiving, especially in competitive contexts. Over time, 'duffing' has found its way into various sports and games, gaining recognition as a term that highlights unethical tactics players might use to secure victory. It reflects a long-standing concern within athletics and gaming for fairness and integrity, making it a relevant term in discussions about sportsmanship and rule adherence. Today, 'duffing' is recognized across multiple English-speaking regions and continues to be used colloquially to indicate dishonest behavior.