as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
I've been sitting on my duff all day
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Recent Examples of duff
Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
Hotshot personnel lighted low-intensity fires to burn off duff and litter.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2021
Montreal stands in capably enough for Baltimore in a simultaneously sleek and gritty design package whose only duff note is a slight excess of aerial shots (and gimmicky upside-down perspectives) in Julia’s otherwise first-rate widescreen photography.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2023
Despite recent cool weather and clouds in the area, the duff, which is organic matter covering the soil, is extremely dry.
—Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 6 July 2021
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Noun
Heap up a big mound of duff and detritus from the forest floor, then excavate a pocket that is large enough to crawl into.
—Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
Hotshot personnel lighted low-intensity fires to burn off duff and litter.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2021
Montreal stands in capably enough for Baltimore in a simultaneously sleek and gritty design package whose only duff note is a slight excess of aerial shots (and gimmicky upside-down perspectives) in Julia’s otherwise first-rate widescreen photography.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2023
Despite recent cool weather and clouds in the area, the duff, which is organic matter covering the soil, is extremely dry.
—Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 6 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duff
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
Adjective
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To sign Pivetta, Preller had to get creative; the Padres will be paying him a base salary of $1 million and $1.5 million of a $3 million signing bonus this season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Hooker, who finished fourth in tackles and tied for the team lead with two interceptions, has a base salary of $5.5 million in 2025 and $6.5 million in 2026.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And pay attention to how your seat movements affect others.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In this foredeck area, sunbeds on both sides are paired with flip-up seats at the bases.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With Franco and Jackson leading the chaos, this could be an in-demand title for buyers looking for low-grade stoner laughs.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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This type of surgery is used for a low-grade tumor that has started to invade the wall of the bladder.—
Steffini Stalos,
Health,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Trump might also set back democratic values by coercing Ukraine into a lousy peace or supporting Hungarian President Viktor Orban and other rulers who seek to dismantle European liberalism.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Plus a question about Bridgeport’s poor run of play, the lousy Islanders power play and more.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The long, bony tail—a vestige of its dinosaurian past—contrasts sharply with the modern short tail of Baminornis zhenghensis, prompting the aforementioned reevaluation of its place on the evolutionary tree.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Conversation Starters: The long tail of a heated U.S.-Canada rivalry More best-on-best international hockey, please.—
Alex Kirshner,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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James said Costco is more interested in providing a good value to its customers than a cheap price.—
Nicolas Vega,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tickets for adults range from $42 for a day pass to $98 for three days, with cheaper prices for ages 13 and younger.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Duff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duff. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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