26984 words

cuff

10 definitions • 9 examples
1
the thicker material at the end of a sleeve closest to the hand:

Examples:

He buttoned his cuffs.
2
a part at the end of a trouser leg that is turned up:

Examples:

He wears a polo shirt and cuffs on his pants.
3
a piece of jewellery for wearing around the wrist, made from a wide circle of metal, plastic, or other material:

Examples:

She wore a simple black dress with a beautiful diamond cuff.
4
informal for

Examples:

They put him in cuffs.
5
the act of hitting someone with your hand in a light, joking way:

Examples:

She gave him a playful cuff on the shoulder.
6
to hit someone with your hand in a light, joking way:

Examples:

His brother cuffed him playfully on his ear.
7
to put someone's hands in handcuffs:

Examples:

He was led out of the courtroom with his hands cuffed behind his back.
8
(in a shirt) the thicker material at the end of a sleeve around the wrist, or (in a pair of pants) the turned-up part at the bottom of a leg
9
to hit someone with your hand:

Examples:

The boys cuffed Zackie on the shoulder.
10
short form ofhandcuff

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