cuff

Meanings

• Noun

  A band or loop, typically made of fabric or leather, that is worn around the wrist to hold a shirt sleeve in place.

  - "He rolled up his sleeves and put on his cuffs before starting work."
  - "The cuffs on her shirt were frayed and needed to be replaced."

• Verb

  To bind or confine, especially with a band or loop.

  - "The river was cuffed by the high tide."
  - "He was cuffed and taken away by the police."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cuff
tuff , rough , enough

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Variants

List of all variants of cuff that leads to same result
cuff , cuffless , cuffs , off the cuff , on the cuff , cuffed , cuffing , cuff link , cuff links , barrel cuff , barrel cuffs , flex-cuff , flex-cuffed , flex-cuffing , flex-cuffs , French cuff , French cuffs , off-the-cuff , rotator cuff , rotator cuffs

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Etymology

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Old English cuffian, meaning 'to confine' or 'to beat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cuff' comes from the Old English word 'cuffian', which means 'to confine'.

2. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, wearing cuffs with buttons was a sign of wealth and status.

3. In some cultures, it is considered bad luck to wear cuffs that come above the elbow.

4. The longest human arm on record measures 8 feet 11.1 inches (2.72 m), which would require very large cuffs to accommodate.

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Related Concepts

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1. sleeve: A long, narrow garment that covers the arm, extending from the neckline to the wrist.

2. shirt: A garment that covers the upper body and usually the arms as well.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'cuff' has been used metaphorically to describe a harsh reprimand or rebuke. In art, cuffs have been depicted in various forms, from ornate and decorative to plain and functional.

How to Memorize "cuff"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a band or loop that goes around your wrist and holds your shirt sleeve in place.
   - Visualize the action of putting on a cuff on a shirt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cuff' with the idea of a band or loop.
   - Think of the word 'cuff' as meaning 'to bind' or 'to confine'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cuffs Keep Sleeves From Upsetting Fashion' to remember the meaning of 'cuff' as a noun.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Cuffing Someone Means Confining Them' to remember the meaning of 'cuff' as a verb.

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