noun
duds
duhdz
Duds (noun) means Clothes, especially plain, worn, or work clothing. Example: “He changed out of his work duds and jumped in the shower.”
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Clothes, especially plain, worn, or work clothing.
"Scavenger: Nice duds. Better watch your back. There's probably already a dozen people planning to kill you for them."
— BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (2017)
"He changed out of his work duds and jumped in the shower."
"She packed a few old duds for the camping trip."
"Rahneesh: Hey, Greggie, what about those new clothes, huh? You gonna cough up some new duds or what?"
— Annabelle du Fouet, Kinksters and kinksterettes—Who are these people, anyway? (2005)
How to use duds
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word for clothes, often ones that are old or not fancy.
When to use it
Informal — fine in conversation, out of place in formal writing.
Common pairings
old duds
work duds
a new set of duds
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What does “duds” mean?
The word “duds” means clothes, especially plain, worn, or work clothing. In plain terms, a casual word for clothes, often ones that are old or not fancy.
How do you pronounce “duds”?
“Duds” is pronounced duhdz (/dʌdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “duds” in a sentence?
Here is “duds” used in a sentence: “He changed out of his work duds and jumped in the shower.”
What is another word for “duds”?
Words with a similar meaning to “duds” include clothes, clothing, outfit, garb, kit and togs.
What part of speech is “duds”?
“Duds” is a noun.
