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cuff

1 cuff /ˈkʌf/ noun
plural cuffs
1 cuff
/ˈkʌf/
noun
plural cuffs
Britannica Dictionary definition of CUFF
[count] : the part of a sleeve, glove, etc., that covers the wrist see color picture on this page
[count] US : a piece of cloth at the bottom of a pant leg that is folded up
called also (British) turn-up
see color picture on this page
[count] : something that goes around a person's arm like the cuff of a sleeve
see also rotator cuff

off the cuff

: without being prepared in advance : without planning or preparation
see also off-the-cuff

— cuffed

adjective
2 cuff /ˈkʌf/ verb
cuffs; cuffed; cuffing
2 cuff
/ˈkʌf/
verb
cuffs; cuffed; cuffing
Britannica Dictionary definition of CUFF
[+ object]
: to put (someone) in handcuffs
compare 3cuff
3 cuff /ˈkʌf/ verb
cuffs; cuffed; cuffing
3 cuff
/ˈkʌf/
verb
cuffs; cuffed; cuffing
Britannica Dictionary definition of CUFF
[+ object]
: to hit (someone or something) with the palm of your hand
compare 2cuff

— cuff

noun, plural cuffs [count]