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/dʌd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory.
The new smartphone turned out to be a dud, constantly crashing during use.
A firework that fails to explode.
We were disappointed when the big firework turned out to be a dud.
An unsuccessful or unproductive person.
He felt like a dud at the party, unable to join in on the conversations.
verb
To be a failure or to not succeed.
The movie was expected to be a blockbuster, but it dud out at the box office.
Etymology
Origin unknown, possibly from the British slang for a damp firework.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
Someone who is awkward or socially inept.
He's such a dud at parties; he just stands in the corner.
An item that is considered worthless or a wasted effort.
That new game was a total dud; nobody liked it.