noun
aff
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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.”
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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 notesIn 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
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Etymology
A clipped form of "affirmative."
Rhymes for aff
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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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