noun

aff

Aff (noun) means In debate competitions, the side arguing in favour of the resolution (short for "affirmative"). Example: “Our team was assigned aff for the semi-final round.”

noun

In debate competitions, the side arguing in favour of the resolution (short for "affirmative").

"Our team was assigned aff for the semi-final round."

How to use aff

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDebate-team jargon for the "affirmative" side of an argument.

When to use it

Informal jargon, mostly heard in competitive debating circles.

Common pairings

aff team argue aff

Word forms

affs plural

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Etymology

A clipped form of "affirmative."

Rhymes for aff

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Frequently asked questions

What does “aff” mean?

The word “aff” means in debate competitions, the side arguing in favour of the resolution (short for "affirmative"). In plain terms, debate-team jargon for the "affirmative" side of an argument.

How do you pronounce “aff”?

“Aff” is pronounced af (/æf/ in IPA).

How do you use “aff” in a sentence?

Here is “aff” used in a sentence: “Our team was assigned aff for the semi-final round.”

What part of speech is “aff”?

“Aff” is a noun.

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