dud Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun someone who is unsuccessful
washout; flop.
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noun an explosion that fails to occur
misfire.
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noun an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
turkey; bomb.
- the first experiment was a real turkey
- the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned
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adjective satellite failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
- he stepped on a dud mine
