tough 5 1 adjective adj adjective • not given to gentleness or sentimentality
• physically toughened
• resistant to cutting or chewing
noun • someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
• an aggressive and violent young criminal
• a cruel and brutal fellow
adjective satellite • very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
• substantially made or constructed
• violent and lawless
• feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
• unfortunate or hard to bear
• making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
puff 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a short light gust of air
• a light inflated pastry or puff shell
• exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
• a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
• thick cushion used as a seat
• a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
• forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
adjective satellite • gathered for protruding fullness
verb • smoke and exhale strongly
• suck in or take (air)
• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
• make proud or conceited
• praise extravagantly
• speak in a blustering or scornful manner
• to swell or cause to enlarge
• blow hard and loudly
payoff 6 2 noun n noun • the final payment of a debt
• payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
• the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
standoff 8 2 noun n noun • the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
• the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
cutoff 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated
• a route shorter than the usual one
• a device that terminates the flow in a pipe
doff 4 1 verb v verb • to take off from the body or head
knockoff 8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • an unauthorized copy or imitation
runoff 6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
• a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
scoff 5 1 verb v noun • showing your contempt by derision
verb • laugh at with contempt and derision
• treat with contemptuous disregard
off 3 1 adverb adv adjective • not in operation or operational
• (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
adverb • from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
• at a distance in space or time
• no longer on or in contact or attached
adjective satellite • below a satisfactory level
• in an unpalatable state
• not performing or scheduled for duties
verb • kill intentionally and with premeditation
enough 6 2 adverb adv noun • an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
adverb • as much as necessary
adjective satellite • sufficient for the purpose
stuff 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
• miscellaneous unspecified objects
• informal terms for personal possessions
• senseless talk
• unspecified qualities required to do or be something
• information in some unspecified form
• a critically important or characteristic component
verb • cram into a cavity
• press or force
• obstruct
• overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
• treat with grease, fill, and prepare for mounting
• fill tightly with a material
• fill with a stuffing while cooking
brushoff 8 2 verb, noun v, n noun • An abrupt rebuff, a snub or curt rejection, a disdainful dismissal.
cough 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
verb • exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
bluff 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
• pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
• the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
adjective satellite • very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
• bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
verb • deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
• frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
cuff 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
• shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
verb • hit with the hand
• confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
• to get involved in a relationship with another person
rough 5 1 verb, adjective v, adj adjective • having or caused by an irregular surface
• of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped
• causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
• not shaped by cutting or trimming
noun • the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
adverb • with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')
• with rough motion as over a rough surface
adjective satellite • (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse
• not quite exact or correct
• full of hardship or trials
• violently agitated and turbulent
• unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
• ready and able to resort to force or violence
• not carefully or expertly made
• not perfected
• unpleasantly stern
• unkind or cruel or uncivil
verb • prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
trough 6 1 noun n noun • a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
• a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
• a concave shape with an open top
• a treasury for government funds
• a long narrow shallow receptacle
• a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
prof 4 1 noun n noun • someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
soph 4 1 noun n noun • a second-year undergraduate
kickoff 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
• the time at which something is supposed to begin
• a start given to contestants
takeoff 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a departure; especially of airplanes
• the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
• humorous or satirical mimicry
turnoff 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • something causing antagonism or loss of interest
• a side road where you can turn off
buff 4 1 verb, adjective v, adj noun • an ardent follower and admirer
• a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen
• bare skin
• a medium to dark tan color
• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather
verb • strike, beat repeatedly
• polish and make shiny
duff 4 1 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun • a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
fluff 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • any light downy material
• something of little value or significance
• a blunder (especially an actor's forgetting the lines)
verb • make a mess of, destroy or ruin
• erect or fluff up
• ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect
gruff 5 1 adjective adj adjective satellite • brusque and surly and forbidding
• deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
huff 4 1 verb v noun • a state of irritation or annoyance
verb • inhale recreational drugs
• blow hard and loudly
ruff 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
• a high tight collar
• common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season
• (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit
woodruff 8 2 noun n noun • Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
• any plant of the genus Asperula
sendoff 7 2 noun n noun • A party for a person (i.e. a fellow employee) who is leaving; a farewell party.
• A party to recognize the passing (death) of a friend and allow survivors to reminisce about the person's life.
hereof 6 2 adverb adv adverb • of or concerning this
quaff 5 1 verb v verb • to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
toff 4 1 noun n noun • informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person
boff 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • (entertainment) A big laugh.
• (entertainment) A line in a film etc that elicits such a laugh.
• (entertainment) A great success; a hit.
• A pupil who works hard; a swot.
• A hit or smack.
verb • To have sexual intercourse (with someone)
• To hit; to strike.
shroff 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • A provider of financial services, especially a small-scale independent banker or money changer or a local expert at detecting bad coin.
• A cashier, especially for a carpark.
• Short for shroff office: the office of a shroff at a carpark, etc.
verb • To act as a shroff, especially to inspect coins to detect debasement, counterfeits, clipping, etc. for a commission.
blastoff 8 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
handoff 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • (American football) a play in which one player hands the ball to a teammate
layoff 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • the act of laying off an employee or a work force
playoff 7 2 noun n noun • any final competition to determine a championship
blowoff 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • Something that is blown off.
• The explosive separation of part of a rocket etc in order to prevent its destruction and allow for retrieval
• A blowing off of steam, water, etc.
• An outburst of temper or excitement.
• A fart.
shutoff 7 2 verb, noun v, n noun • A valve used to turn off something.
• The act of turning off something.
chuff 5 1 verb, noun v, n verb • blow hard and loudly
foodstuff 9 2 noun n noun • (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer
• a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
guff 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
luff 4 1 verb, noun v, n noun • (nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast
• the act of sailing close to the wind
verb • sail close to the wind
• flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides
rebuff 6 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
• an instance of driving away or warding off
verb • reject outright and bluntly
• force or drive back
scruff 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the back side of the neck
scuff 5 1 verb, noun v, n noun • a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
• the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
verb • walk without lifting the feet
• get or become scuffed
• mar by scuffing
• poke at with the foot or toe
seraph 6 2 noun n noun • an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child
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