Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dud
noun
/dʌd/
Definition
A dud is anything that fails to work properly or is ineffective.
Examples
- The fireworks were a total dud, failing to light up the sky.
- He tried to sell me a dud car, which broke down after just a week.
- The movie was a dud at the box office, earning very little revenue.
Meaning
The term often refers to an object, such as a device or a product, that does not meet expectations or break down.
Synonyms
- failure
- flop
- disappointment
- botch
