duffing
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Meaning · English
Like a duffer; incompetent or worthless.
Register: slang
Examples
'I don't comprehend your meaning, Mr. St. Leger,' was the respectful reply.
'What a duffing old file you must be, then! Caractacus, of course.'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “duffing” mean?
Like a duffer; incompetent or worthless.
Is “duffing” formal or informal?
duffing is generally slang.