Cuff

/kʌf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The end part of a sleeve, where the material is turned back or finished.

He rolled up his shirt cuffs to avoid getting them dirty while washing his car.

An ornamental band or strip at the bottom of a trouser leg.

The tailor added a cuff to the trousers for a more polished look.

A striking blow; a punch.

He received a cuff to the chin during the scuffle.

verb

To strike with an open hand; to slap.

She cuffed him playfully on the shoulder after he made a joke.

To fold back the edge of a garment.

She cuffed her pants to shorten their length.

Middle English 'coffe', from Old French 'coffe', of unknown origin.

cuff it

To perform an action quickly without much thought.

cuff your sleeves

To roll up the sleeves of one's shirt.

cuffed hands

Hands tied or restrained, often by police.

sleeve

The part of a garment that covers the arm.

slap

To hit someone lightly with an open hand.

band

A strip of material around something.

To get arrested.

He was cuffed for trying to steal a car.

To deceive or trick someone.

Don't let him cuff you; he's just playing games.