noun
guff
guhf
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
Word Forms
guffed past tense, guffs plural, guffs singular
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Stop giving me that _____ and tell me what really happened.