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dud
[ duhd ]
noun
- Informal. a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- a shell or missile that fails to explode after being fired.
dud
/ ʌ /
noun
- a person or thing that proves ineffectual or a failure
- a shell, etc, that fails to explode
- old-fashioned.plural clothes or other personal belongings
adjective
- failing in its purpose or function
a dud cheque
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dud1
C15 (in the sense: an article of clothing, a thing, used disparagingly): of unknown origin
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Was it because of Aimee’s next husband, another dud, who mismanaged their resources and kept Aimee isolated from friends and family?
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She said she made eight or nine "dud" records before she had any success.
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In October, the Burbank studio’s highly anticipated “Joker: Folie à Deux” was a dud, falling far short of expectations despite a reported budget of at least $190 million before marketing.
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That's decent shooting for the dud you hear some Rangers fans talking about.
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While blockbusters filled seats in theaters this year, there were also plenty of duds.
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