as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
and don't give me any of your usual guff about having to work late
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Recent Examples of guff
Fiercely independent, Pavon took no guff.
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Katy Read, Star Tribune, 24 Dec. 2020
But the workplace scenes, especially in early seasons, were also entertaining, thanks to a variety of celebrity callers (who weren’t playing themselves, which added to the fun) and Frasier’s capable producer, Roz (Peri Gilpin), who doesn’t take any guff from Mr. Pretentious.
—oregonlive, 2 July 2020
Mullen gets some guff about recruiting, because he’s never been in the same league as Nick Saban or Kirby Smart – or Urban Meyer during his Florida days.
—Christopher Smith, al, 2 Oct. 2020
Given him a lot of guff for his work over the years, but this was one of bill Mason’s ideas.
—Staff Reports, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022
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Katy Read, Star Tribune, 24 Dec. 2020
But the workplace scenes, especially in early seasons, were also entertaining, thanks to a variety of celebrity callers (who weren’t playing themselves, which added to the fun) and Frasier’s capable producer, Roz (Peri Gilpin), who doesn’t take any guff from Mr. Pretentious.
—oregonlive, 2 July 2020
Mullen gets some guff about recruiting, because he’s never been in the same league as Nick Saban or Kirby Smart – or Urban Meyer during his Florida days.
—Christopher Smith, al, 2 Oct. 2020
Given him a lot of guff for his work over the years, but this was one of bill Mason’s ideas.
—Staff Reports, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guff
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There is no nonsense in Ron Norsworthy’s gaze or tone.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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And yeah, some of the items on his list are utter nonsense.Eric Miquelon, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Johnson: There’s so much rubbish talked about this.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Collins was mortified; the conga player was rubbish.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The citizens of this country are not garbage for wanting to be able to afford groceries and a nice place to live.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Refrigerate overnight and then top with honey or maple syrup, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes or nuts.Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
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Specifically, there's an amino acid in nuts and meat called L-arginine that becomes converted to nitric oxide in the body, which can increase blood flow.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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Lighting Lighting is the jewelry of any room, so take down those blah builder grade fixtures and replace them with something magical.Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
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For all their blah stretches from the past six weeks and all the questions around their pitching, the Orioles went into Thursday tied with the Yankees for the best record in the American League and a hair behind the Phillies for the best record in baseball.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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But in Judge’s intentionally crass lament (which somehow becomes more prescient and troublesome by the day), our rampant national boorishness and stupidity was sort of the point.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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The problem lies in the stupidity of the is original spec.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Nate Burleson to haters of NFL's promo clip featuring Taylor Swift: 'Wipe the drool off your tank top' Burleson didn't hold back while addressing the critics who decried seeing Swift in an NFL hype video.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024
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The quick clip shows an angry and feral Xenomorph with dark sharp teeth and lips dripping with drool.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Guff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guff. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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