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dud in Dutch

dud in Dutch is blindganger, niet — dud means something, especially a bomb or device, that fails to work as intended.

dud in Dutch

blindganger
noun
(informal) A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
niet
noun
A lottery ticket that does not give a payout.

What does "dud" mean?

  1. noun Something, especially a bomb or device, that fails to work as intended.
    "The grenade turned out to be a dud and never exploded."
  2. noun Any failure or disappointment.
    "The new phone model was a dud — sales were dismal."
  3. adj Useless or failing to work.
    "Half the batteries in the pack turned out to be dud."
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dud in a sentence

  • The grenade turned out to be a dud and never exploded.
  • The new phone model was a dud — sales were dismal.
  • Half the batteries in the pack turned out to be dud.

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What is "dud" in Dutch?

"dud" in Dutch is blindganger, niet. dud means: Something, especially a bomb or device, that fails to work as intended.

How do you use "dud" in a sentence?

Example: "The grenade turned out to be a dud and never exploded." In Dutch, "dud" is blindganger, niet.

Are there other ways to say "dud" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "dud": blindganger, niet.

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