noun
cufflink
KUF-link
Cufflink (noun) means a small button or stud used to fasten the cuff of a sleeve. Example: “He wore silver cufflinks with his dinner jacket.”
noun
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A small button or stud used to fasten the cuff of a sleeve.
"He wore silver cufflinks with his dinner jacket."
"I could not find my other cufflink before the wedding."
"She gave him a pair of cufflinks as a birthday present."
How to use cufflink
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small fastener that closes a shirt cuff in place of a button.
When to use it
It is a neutral, everyday word, often linked with formal dress.
Memory tip
Cufflinks are normally sold and mentioned in pairs, so the plural is the usual form.
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Common pairings
pair of cufflinks
silver cufflinks
gold cufflinks
french cuff
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Etymology
The word is a compound of cuff and link.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cufflink?
A cufflink is a button or stud that holds the cuff of a sleeve together.
Is cufflink one word or two?
It is usually written as one word, though cuff link and cuff-link also appear.
How do you say cufflink?
It is said KUF-link, with the stress on the first syllable.
What is the meaning of cufflink?
"cufflink" (noun) means a small button or stud used to fasten the cuff of a sleeve.
