dud

Meanings

• noun

  A thing that has failed or proved to be worthless.

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Pronunciation

1. /dʌd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88681619"

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Synonyms

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dud
mud , bud , stud , pud

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Homophones

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1. Dudley (English) : A person named Dudley.
   

2. Duds (English) : Clothing that is old, worn-out, or out of fashion.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dud that leads to same result
dud , duds

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'a leaden ball' in various games, but later extended to mean 'a failure' or 'a worthless thing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dud' comes from the Middle English word 'dudde', meaning 'lead ball'.

2. In the game of bowls, a 'dud' is a ball that fails to reach the jack.

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Related Concepts

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1. failure: The concept of a 'dud' is closely related to the idea of failure or unsuccess.

2. waste: A 'dud' can also be considered a waste or a useless item.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dud' has been used to describe failed plans or disappointing characters. In music, a 'dud note' is a mistake or a poorly played note.

How to Memorize "dud"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ball that doesn't bounce or a plan that doesn't work out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dud' with disappointment or failure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters D-U-D: Disappointment, Unsuccessful, Dud.

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