Meaning & Definition of word "Dud"

Dud

/dʌd/

1. A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory.
- Example: The new smartphone turned out to be a dud, constantly crashing during use.
2. A firework that fails to explode.
- Example: We were disappointed when the big firework turned out to be a dud.
3. An unsuccessful or unproductive person.
- Example: He felt like a dud at the party, unable to join in on the conversations.

1. To be a failure or to not succeed.
- Example: The movie was expected to be a blockbuster, but it dud out at the box office.

Origin unknown, possibly from the British slang for a damp firework.

dud check:

A check or test that yields no useful result or indicates failure.

dud act:

A performance that is disappointing or fails to impress.

dud movie:

A film that is poorly received, either critically or commercially.

flop:

A failure, particularly in terms of performance or reception.

bomb:

A total failure, often used in the context of entertainment.

failure:

The lack of success in achieving or doing something.

Meaning: Someone who is awkward or socially inept.

Example Sentence: He's such a dud at parties; he just stands in the corner.

Meaning: An item that is considered worthless or a wasted effort.

Example Sentence: That new game was a total dud; nobody liked it.