dud

/dʌd/
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dud

He found a dud firework in the box after the celebration.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A failure or something ineffective: A "dud" is a person, event, or thing that is completely unsuccessful, disappointing, or useless.
    • An explosive that fails to detonate: In a military or explosive context, a "dud" is a bomb, shell, or mine that does not explode as intended.

  2. Adjective:

    • Failing to function or detonate: Describes something, especially an explosive device, that does not work or explode.
    • Counterfeit or worthless: Can describe something that is fake, defective, or of no value.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The new product launch was a complete dud; nobody bought it.
    • The artillery shell was a dud, landing harmlessly in the field.
    • He felt like a dud after failing the important interview.

  • Adjective:

    • The soldiers carefully avoided the dud mine on the path.
    • I bought a dud battery that wouldn't hold a charge.
Advanced Usage

  • "to be a dud": to be a failure.

    • Despite the hype, the sequel to the movie was a total dud at the box office.

  • "dud cheque" (less common): a check that is worthless or cannot be cashed (often spelled "check" in American English).

    • The company closed its account, so their last payment was a dud cheque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Duds (noun, plural, informal): Clothes or personal belongings.
    • He packed his duds and left town. (Note: This is a separate, informal meaning not directly related to failure.)
Synonyms
  • Failure: A lack of success.
  • Flop: A complete failure, especially in entertainment.
  • Lemon (informal): A defective product, especially a car.
  • Misfire: A failure to fire or ignite correctly.
Related Phrases
  • Dud investment: A financial investment that loses money or yields no return.
    • The startup turned out to be a dud investment for the venture capitalists.
Idioms
  • A damp squib (British English idiom): An event that is much less impressive or exciting than expected; similar in meaning to "a dud."
    • The party was supposed to be amazing, but it was a real damp squib.
dud

He found a dud firework in the box after the celebration.

Adjective
  1. failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
    • he stepped on a dud mine
Noun
  1. an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
    • the first experiment was a real turkey
    • the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned
  2. an explosion that fails to occur
  3. someone who is unsuccessful

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