dud - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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a thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless

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all three bombs were duds

(noun)

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clothes

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buy yourself some new duds

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(adjective)

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not working or meeting standards; faulty

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a dud ignition switch

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(verb)

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trick or swindle (someone)

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they became increasingly aware of their rights and how much they were being dudded