noun
duds
duhdz
noun
1
Clothes, especially plain, worn, or work clothing.
"He changed out of his work duds and jumped in the shower."
"She packed a few old duds for the camping trip."
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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He changed out of his work _____ and jumped in the shower.