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Tuff — meaning in English

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English meaning

tuff noun A light, porous rock formed from compacted volcanic ash.
tuft noun A small bunch of hair, grass, feathers, or similar strands bunched together at the base.

Senses

Tuff is used for these senses in English:

tuff (rock) A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.
tuft A bunch of feathers, grass or hair, etc., held together at the base.

tuft — full definition

noun A small bunch of hair, grass, feathers, or similar strands bunched together at the base.
verb To secure padding in place with stitched clusters of thread, as in a mattress or cushion.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Tuffstein Büschel