Cufflink Meaning in English
word
ˈkʌflɪŋk
KUHF-lingk
kˈʌflɪŋk
KUHF-lingk
Definition
A small decorative object used to fasten the two sides of a shirt cuff together instead of buttons. Usually worn with dress shirts for formal occasions.
Usage & Nuances
"Cufflink" is usually used in the plural ("a pair of cufflinks"). Worn mainly by men with formal dress shirts. Not the same as regular shirt buttons; requires special shirts with holes on both sides of the cuff.
Spanish: gemeloPortuguese (BR): abotoaduraPortuguese (PT): botão de punhoChinese (Simplified): 袖扣Chinese (Traditional): 袖釦Hindi: कफ़लिंकArabic: زر الأكمامBengali: কাফলিঙ্কRussian: запонкаJapanese: カフリンクスVietnamese: khuy măng sétKorean: 커프링크스Turkish: kol düğmesiUrdu: کف لنکIndonesian: kancing manset
Example Sentences
He wore silver cufflinks with his suit.
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You need a special shirt to use cufflinks.
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His cufflink fell off during the meeting.
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I can’t find my favorite cufflinks anywhere!
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He gave his father a set of gold cufflinks for his birthday.
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Don’t forget to put on your cufflinks before the ceremony starts.
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