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Definition of guff

guff

/ɡʌf/
guff
Plural:guffs
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Past Simple:guffed
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Past Participle:guffed
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Present Participle:guffing
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guff Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Trivial, foolish, or insolent talk or ideas; nonsense or backtalk (informal).

Example

"The manager made it clear that he wouldn't take any guff from the new recruits."

2

British An unpleasant smell or an act of breaking wind (slang).

Example

"Someone let out a terrible guff in the crowded elevator."

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• verb

1

British To break wind; to emit flatulence (slang).

Example

"The old dog guffed loudly in his sleep by the fireplace."

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• Rhymes for guff

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in early 19th-century Scottish and northern English dialect, 'guff' was formed as an imitative word representing a sudden puff of air, wind, or smoke, which later evolved to mean 'empty talk' or 'nonsense'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guff
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