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

(informal) Nonsense; foolish or empty talk.

"Stop giving me that guff and tell me what really happened."

(informal) Cheeky or disrespectful backtalk.

"The coach wouldn't put up with any guff from the players."

How to use guff

Learner’s notes

In 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

guffed past tense, guffs plural, guffs singular

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Stop giving me that _____ and tell me what really happened.

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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.

Vocabulary lists that include guff:

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