guff

noun

ˈgəf

Synonyms of guff next

: nonsense, humbug

: verbal abuse

doesn't take any guff

Example Sentences

His latest book has a lot of guff about conspiracies of one kind or another. His friends have given him a lot of guff about his hair. She doesn't take guff from anybody.

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Perform mindless, pointless and degrading tasks all day while taking guff from perfect strangers and feckless idiots. —

Pat Myers, Washington Post, 16 June 2022 Hailee Steinfeld's performance in the Hawkeye series was a pitch-perfect adaptation of Kate Bishop, replicating her archery skills, signature purple outfits, and refusal to take any guff from adults. —

Christian Holub, EW.com, 8 May 2022 With just a few lines of dialogue, a striking costume covered in mysterious features (is that an antenna on his helmet?), and a take-no-guff attitude, Fett left Star Wars fans wanting more. —

Keith Phipps, Vulture, 29 Dec. 2021 Her performance as Emma Tate nails that Mary Poppins blend of dainty and feisty, serving as a comforting presence that also takes no guff. —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2021 Months after smart, take-no-guff Rose Ito, 23, arrives in Chicago, she is run over by a subway train and dies. —

Washington Post, 27 July 2021 The Golden Globes rightfully takes a lot of guff for being so starstruck and so susceptible to fancy campaign tactics. —

Joe Reid, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2021 See More

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