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Duffy
DUH-fee
Duffy (name) means an Irish surname, also found in Scotland; also a suburb of Canberra, Australia. Example: “Duffy coached the local youth team for years.”
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An Irish surname, also found in Scotland; also a suburb of Canberra, Australia.
"Duffy coached the local youth team for years."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Duffys
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Etymology
From Irish Ó Dubhthaigh, from dubh ("black").
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What does “Duffy” mean?
The word “Duffy” means an Irish surname, also found in Scotland; also a suburb of Canberra, Australia.
How do you pronounce “Duffy”?
“Duffy” is pronounced DUH-fee (/ˈdʌfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Duffy” in a sentence?
Here is “Duffy” used in a sentence: “Duffy coached the local youth team for years.”
What part of speech is “Duffy”?
“Duffy” is a name.
Where does the word “Duffy” come from?
The word “Duffy” comes from Irish. From Irish Ó Dubhthaigh, from dubh ("black").
Is “Duffy” a common word?
“Duffy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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