Meaning & Definition of word "Taft"

Taft

/tæft/

1. A surname, notably associated with William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States.
- Example: William Howard Taft served as a Supreme Court Chief Justice after his presidency, showcasing the influence of the Taft name in American politics.
2. A reference to a style or manner that is somewhat cumbersome or awkward, synonymous with heavy or bulky.
- Example: The taft approach to the design made the furniture look uninviting due to its weighty structure.
3. Entirely unrelated, 'taft' can refer to a type of fishing gear, often used for capturing small fish.
- Example: 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.

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

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

Meaning: Being taft is similar to being overwhelmed or overloaded.

Example Sentence: I feel so taft right now after all that work.