as in bums
the part of the body upon which someone sits
I've been sitting on my duff all day
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Recent Examples of duffs
The Colorado vet wristed a rebound past goaltender Kevin Lankinen from the left face-off circle with 32 seconds left in the first period — a score that got the Avs off their collective duffs and onto the scoreboard.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duffs
Noun
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In later years, the shearling coat in its more Western iteration became a fashion statement beloved by hippies and boho ski bums, and was notably worn with great aplomb by Robert Redford in the 1969 classic Downhill Racer.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Robbie’s character, Cathy, appears with soft, balmy lips and noticeably flushed cheeks.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beckham likes to apply the tint across her nose and the top of her cheeks to channel a fresh-off-the-beach flush.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Operators can configure ten business-class seats or six VIP seats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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With over 15,000 seats, Moody Center has become the go-to arena for popular touring artists since opening in 2022.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The annual celebration of all things lobster offers customers the opportunity to enjoy classic lobster tails, as well as an innovative line-up of new and unusual ways to enjoy lobsters.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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The canards and tails have also been reprofiled in order lower drag, thus improving energy efficiency and stability while cruising.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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He has been vilified for his notorious drawings of oversized women with ample rumps and thick, powerful legs, definitely objectified and more or less turned into meat-at-the-ready.—
David Zane Mairowitz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Duffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duffs. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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