noun
guff
guhf
Guff (noun) means (informal) Nonsense; foolish or empty talk. Example: “Stop giving me that guff and tell me what really happened.”
noun
1
(informal) Nonsense; foolish or empty talk.
"Stop giving me that guff and tell me what really happened."
2
(informal) Cheeky or disrespectful backtalk.
"The coach wouldn't put up with any guff from the players."
How to use guff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNonsense talk, or cheeky backtalk.
When to use it
Informal and a bit old-fashioned sounding, mostly heard in phrases like "cut the guff" or "I won't take any guff."
Common pairings
cut the guff
take guff
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Word forms
- Plural
- guffs
- Third person singular
- guffs
- Past tense
- guffed
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Stop giving me that _____ and tell me what really happened.
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Rhymes for guff
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What does “guff” mean?
The word “guff” means (informal) Nonsense; foolish or empty talk. In plain terms, nonsense talk, or cheeky backtalk.
How do you pronounce “guff”?
“Guff” is pronounced guhf (/ɡʌf/ in IPA).
How do you use “guff” in a sentence?
Here is “guff” used in a sentence: “Stop giving me that guff and tell me what really happened.”
What part of speech is “guff”?
“Guff” is a noun.
How many meanings does “guff” have?
“Guff” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) Nonsense; foolish or empty talk.
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