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naff

/næf/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Of poor taste or quality.

    - "This naff painting was a disappointment."
    - "The naff jokes at the party fell flat."
    - "His naff outfit made him stand out in a bad way."
Pronunciation
  1. /næf/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79218798"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with naff
alf , half , calf , shelf , elf , self
Variants
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naif , naifs , faux-naif
Etymology
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Originated in British slang in the mid-20th century. The exact origin is uncertain.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'naff' was popularized in the UK by the television show 'Tiswas' in the 1970s.

  2. The word 'naff' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'tacky' in American English.

  3. In some parts of Scotland, 'naff' is used to mean 'good' or 'excellent'.

Related Concepts
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  1. cheesy: A term similar to 'naff', used to describe something that is overly sentimental, cornball, or clichéd.

  2. kitsch: A term used to describe art or objects that are intentionally or unintentionally tacky or sentimental, often with a nostalgic value.

Culture
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The term 'naff' has been used extensively in British popular culture, particularly in music and comedy. It is often used to describe something that is outdated, tacky, or of poor quality.

How to Memorize "naff"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tacky, outdated object or situation to remember the meaning of 'naff'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'naff' with poor taste, outdatedness, or tackiness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Naff is for things that are not af' to remember the meaning of the word.

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