Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duff
Noun
dʌf
Definition
A type of pudding, especially one made with fruit or often used to refer to something that is considered to be useless or worthless.
Examples
- We enjoyed a delicious duff with custard after our meal.
- His excuse for not finishing the project was completely duff.
Meaning
In British English, ‘duff’ can refer to a dessert, particularly one that is steamed or baked. It can also mean something that is defective or not functioning properly.
Synonyms
- pudding
- dessert
- rubbish
- nonsense
