Synonyms
Noun (1)
- bang
- bash
- bat
- beat
- belt
- biff
- blow
- bop
- box
- buffet
- bust
- chop
- clap
- clip
- clout
- crack
- dab
- douse [British]
- fillip
- hack
- haymaker
- hit
- hook
- knock
- larrup [dialect]
- lash
- lick
- pelt
- pick
- plump
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stinger
- stripe
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- switch
- thud
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- welt
- whack
- wham
- whop
- whap
Noun (2)
Examples of cuff in a Sentence
The Editors, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Shortly after Koonce-Williams was handcuffed, an officer took off the cuffs and applied a tourniquet.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
This glove has a neoprene cuff with a hook-and-loop closure to ensure your gloves stay on.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The button-front closure allows for versatile styling, while the rib detailing at the cuffs and hem adds a little flair.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
Finishing off the sleek look is a cuff above the ankle, perfect for wearing with sneakers, flats, or sandals.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
All can be customized at the cuff or pocket with 20 monogram styles in 45 colors embroidered at Matouk’s factory in Fall River, Mass.
—Nicole Demarco Dalya Benor Caitie Kelly Juan A. Ramírez Monica Mendal Janet Siroto, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Its adjustable hood, waist, and arm cuffs prevent water getting through.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Thanks to the ribbed cuffs, the socks won’t slide down in your kid’s boot.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
Ainara Tiefenthäler, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
The 17-year-old and 12-year-old have their hands cuffed behind their backs.
—USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024
Rih also had on a pair of gold circle studs and diamond ear cuff with her blonde hair swept in an up-do which assisted with pulling off her effortless look.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Johnson appeared in a New York courtroom Tuesday wearing a tan sweatsuit with the shirt inside-out and his hands cuffed behind his back.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
Designed with a deep V-neck, pleated front, and cuffed sleeves that can be rolled up or down, this versatile blouse can be worn casually with jeans or dressed up with a pair of trousers.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Arrested in Miami Rocha, who was cuffed and wearing a khaki detention uniform, is the former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024
The Oscar winner opted for a three-piece suit, wearing a plunging gray vest, sans shirt, which showed off her décolleté; cuffed cigarette pants; and a blazer.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024
The body camera footage then shows Gilliam being led to a patrol car, hands cuffed behind her back.
—Colleen Slevin The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 6 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Noun (1)
Middle English coffe, cuffe mitten
Verb (2)
perhaps from obsolete English, glove, from Middle English
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
Phrases Containing cuff
Dictionary Entries Near cuff
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“Cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuff. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
cuff
1 of 3 nouncuff
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Medical Definition
cuff
nounPhysicians' Current Procedural Terminology
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