Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

duds

noun
/dʌdz/
Definition
Duds are clothes or garments, usually referring to those that are old, worn, or not particularly fashionable.
Examples
  • He wore his old duds to the picnic.
  • She decided to donate her duds to the charity shop.
  • They laughed at the silly duds their parents had made them wear.
Meaning
The term ‘duds’ often implies a casual or sometimes negative connotation about one’s clothing, suggesting that they are not stylish or are less than desirable.
Synonyms
  • clothes
  • garments
  • apparel
  • outfits
  • threads