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noun (1)

ˈkəf How to pronounce cuff (audio)
Definition of cuffnext
as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument the mama cat would give her kittens a cuff with a paw whenever they played too rough

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cuff

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noun (2)

as in bracelet
usually cuffs plural something that physically prevents free movement the policeman snapped the cuffs on and led the prisoner away to the car

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cuff

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verb

as in to sock

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Recent Examples of cuff
Noun
That red coat Swift strutted into Arrowhead a few days before Christmas in 2024 for the Chiefs-Texans game in a statement-making, cherry red faux fur and suede coat with fluffy cuffs and collar by British label Charlotte Simone. — Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 The gold button motif at the center of the blazer was replicated with buttons in a line down the cuffs of Kidman’s blazer. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
Ventura Romero struggled a bit, was cuffed behind his back, shocked repeatedly with a Taser and pushed head first into an unmarked government vehicle. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026 It’s designed with a collared, V-neckline, front buttons, cuffed short sleeves, and a stretchy, elastic waist that enhances your natural shape. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuff
  1. swipe
  2. bracelet
  3. sock
  4. slap
  5. chain
  6. box
  7. punch
  8. chop
Noun
  • There are bronze and pink and lime eyeliners out there—but one that delivers all three colors in a single swipe?
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Those with a penchant for toner pads or exfoliation should turn to M-61’s PowerGlow Peel—one swipe for a visible glow, no rinse required.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of swipe
Noun
  • Hoops, versatile dual sided earrings, drop styles and ear cuffs take your look to the next level with a beautiful necklace and serpent cuff bracelet to add the finishing touches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As for accessories, Wood wore a chainlink necklace with a gold ring pendant, along with a bracelet and coordinated rings.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of bracelet
Verb
  • Another bout of brutal heat and energy-sapping humidity socked Southern California on Thursday, continuing what has been a remarkably muggy summer that’s brought wildfires, coastal erosion, record-breaking temperatures and general misery.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The same goes for the rancor socked across by Graham (so memorable in Adolescence), whose Toby looks about ready to headbutt Miguel at any moment.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sock
Noun
  • Power, in-your-face attitude, and urgency are what make half of the Pretenders’ still-extraordinary 1978 debut slap.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Her Oscars triumph was also the night of the notorious Will Smith-Chris Rock on-stage slap, which overshadowed coverage.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of slap
Noun
  • This local chain is one of the most reliably affordable meals in the LA area that also happens to be consistently delicious.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As a ubiquitous fixture across the country, the chain provides a familiar, predictable environment that makes millions of members feel instantly at home.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of chain
Verb
  • Eubank Jr was seven years older than Benn, five years further into his professional career and, more pertinently, boxing at middleweight, three weight classes higher than super-lightweight Benn.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Pausing midway through a meal to check in with your hunger is a good rule of thumb, and boxing half of a meal at a restaurant to bring home can also help.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • And this creamy dip comes together with cream, mayonnaise, chunks of crabmeat, and gets the perfect spicy punch from Old Bay seasoning.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Two blue and yellow humanoid robots attempted to beat each other up with punches twice as hard as Mike Tyson’s.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of punch
Verb
  • Santoku knives are great for a large variety of tasks, and are often prized for their daily use for things like slicing cheese, cutting an apple, breaking down an onion, or chopping herbs.
    — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Rock is not grinding axes so much as swinging them wildly, trying to chop and wound as many targets as possible.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of chop

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“Cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuff. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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