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cuff2

Syllabification: (cuff)
Pronunciation: /kəf/

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Definition of cuff

verb

[with object]
  • strike (someone) with an open hand, especially on the head:he cuffed him playfully on the ear

noun

[usually in singular]
  • a blow given with an open hand.

Origin:

mid 16th century: of unknown origin

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