cuff

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noun \ ˈkəf \

Definition of cuff

1 :something (such as a part of a sleeve or glove) encircling the wrist

2 :the turned-back hem of a trouser leg

3 a :handcuff —usually used in plural

b :a usually wide metal band worn as a bracelet

4 :an inflatable band that is wrapped around an extremity to control the flow of blood through the part when recording blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer

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cuffless

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— off the cuff

:without preparation :ad lib

speaking off the cuff

— on the cuff

:on credit

transacting business on the cuff

Origin and Etymology of cuff

Middle English coffe, cuffe mitten

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First Known Use: 1522

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Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

cuff

verb

Definition of cuff

transitive verb

1 :to furnish with a cuff

2 :handcuff

First Known Use of cuff

1693

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

cuff

verb

Definition of cuff

transitive verb

:to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand :buffet

intransitive verb

:fight, scuffle

Origin and Etymology of cuff

perhaps from obsolete English, glove, from Middle English

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First Known Use: 1530

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cuff

noun

Definition of cuff

:a blow with the hand especially when open :slap

First Known Use of cuff

1570

CUFF Defined for Kids

cuff

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noun \ ˈkəf \

Definition of cuff for Students

1 :a band or turned-over piece at the end of a sleeve

2 :the turned-back hem of a pant leg

cuff

verb

Definition of cuff for Students

cuffed; cuffing

:to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand :slap

cuff

noun

Definition of cuff for Students

:²slap 1

Medical Dictionary

cuff

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noun \ ˈkəf \

medical Definition of cuff

1 :an inflatable band that is wrapped around an extremity to control the flow of blood through the part when recording blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer

2 :an anatomical structure shaped like a cuff; especially :rotator cuff