dud

noun
UK: /dʌd/
US: /dʌd/

  1. Something that does not work or is a failure.

    1. The firework was a dud and didn't explode.
    2. His new business idea turned out to be a complete dud after only three months.

Synonyms

failure flop lemon nonstarter
dud noun

  1. A person who is boring, unattractive, or unsuccessful.

    1. He's a dud, nobody likes him.
    2. The quarterback was considered a dud because he couldn't complete any passes during the crucial game.
dud adjective

  1. Failing to explode when it should.

    1. The bomb was a dud.
    2. The dud shell lay harmlessly in the field for years before it was discovered.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dud" is /dʌd/ in British English and /dʌd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dud": failure, flop, lemon, nonstarter.

Example usage of "dud": "The firework was a dud and didn't explode.". More examples on the page.