cuff

noun (1)

\ ˈkəf

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

: without preparation : ad lib speaking off the cuff

on the cuff

: on credit transacting business on the cuff

cuff

verb (1)

cuffed; cuffing; cuffs

Definition of cuff (Entry 2 of 4)

transitive verb

1 : to furnish with a cuff

2 : handcuff

cuff

verb (2)

cuffed; cuffing; cuffs

Definition of cuff (Entry 3 of 4)

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: fight, scuffle

cuff

noun (2)

Definition of cuff (Entry 4 of 4)

: a blow with the hand especially when open : slap

First Known Use of cuff

Noun (1)

1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun (2)

1570, in the meaning defined above

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cuff

noun

\ ˈkəf

Kids Definition of cuff

(Entry 1 of 3)

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

2 : the turned-back hem of a pant leg

cuff

verb

cuffed; cuffing

Kids Definition of cuff (Entry 2 of 3)

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

cuff

noun

Kids Definition of cuff (Entry 3 of 3)

: slap entry 2 sense 1

cuff

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 repair of complete shoulder cuff avulsion — Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology