Taft

/tæft/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A surname, notably associated with William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States.

William Howard Taft served as a Supreme Court Chief Justice after his presidency, showcasing the influence of the Taft name in American politics.

A reference to a style or manner that is somewhat cumbersome or awkward, synonymous with heavy or bulky.

The taft approach to the design made the furniture look uninviting due to its weighty structure.

Entirely unrelated, 'taft' can refer to a type of fishing gear, often used for capturing small fish.

The fisherman used a taft to ensure he caught enough bait for his day out on the water.

Origin uncertain; possibly derived from Middle English or a dialectal variant.

taft it up

To fill something tightly or make it snug.

taft-down

To securely pack or arrange items.

tafter

One who tafts; a person who fills or packs something.

tafting

The act of packing or stuffing tightly.

To taft someone means to overwhelm them with information or items.

He totally tafted her with all those statistics at the meeting.

Being taft is similar to being overwhelmed or overloaded.

I feel so taft right now after all that work.