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Definition of cufflink

cufflink

/ˈkʌf.lɪŋk/
cuff · link
Plural:cufflinks
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• noun

1

A decorative fastener used to secure the cuffs of a dress shirt that has buttonholes on both sides but no buttons.

Example

"He inherited a pair of vintage gold cufflinks from his grandfather to wear at the wedding."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century: a compound of the noun 'cuff' and the noun 'link', referring to the chain or bar that connects the two sides of a shirt cuff.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cufflink. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cufflink
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