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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The base salary for a city manager falls between $248,465.45 to $400,652.50, according to the city’s salary schedule.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Jan. 2025
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Jackson had a base salary of $1.055 million — all of which was guaranteed — in 2024, according to Over The Cap.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This not only improves the ride dynamics but also reduces the seat height by 1.1 inches (28 mm) when compared to the S2 Del Mar. Livewire On the charging front, the Alpinista requires 9.1 hours to charge from 0% to 100%, and 5.9 hours to charge from 20% to 80% on a Level 1 (110V) charger.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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Before jurors took their seats last Thursday, Blakey discussed concerns raised by attorneys about patronage, job recommendations and the First Amendment.—
Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some people also have a low-grade fever, Blumberg said.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
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Insufficient or poor-quality sleep can increase levels of cytokines and other inflammatory proteins, contributing to low-grade, chronic inflammation.8 Prioritizing sleep—between 7-9 hours a night—can help keep inflammation in check and support your overall health.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 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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One lousy performance shouldn’t deter Johnson from hiring Glenn.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Over 50,000 Eagles fans showed up on that freezing December day for the last game of the season to support their team, which had a lousy 2-11 record for the season.—
Timothy J. Brown,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That work is usually divided into three categories, covering the airframe — or body, wings and tail of a plane — the engine and various other components.—
Niraj Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Natalia waited thirty minutes before going to collect what was left of the rocket tail.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Several North Florida areas are averaging less than $3 a gallon as the region remains the cheapest to get gas in the state, in some places about 25 cents cents less per gallon than South Florida.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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When done right, this type of content may be cheaper to produce compared to scripted shows, and bring in new (typically younger) demographics who have currently have more of an affinity to YouTube and other social media channels.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Duff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duff. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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