Definition of cuff
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : something (such as a part of a sleeve or glove) encircling the wrist
2 : the turned-back hem of a trouser leg
3a : 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
off the cuff on the cuff
: without preparation : ad lib speaking off the cuff
: on credit
transacting business on the cuff
cuff
verb (1)cuffed; cuffing; cuffs
Definition of cuff (Entry 2 of 4)
cuff
verb (2)cuffed; cuffing; cuffs
Definition of cuff (Entry 3 of 4)
: to strike especially with or as if with the palm of the hand : buffet
cuff
noun (2)Definition of cuff (Entry 4 of 4)
: a blow with the hand especially when open : slap
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The first known use of cuff was in 1522
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