dud
word
Definition
Something that does not work as it should or is a complete failure; can also refer informally to a person who is not successful or effective.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used for failed products (like a 'dud bomb' that doesn't explode) or events. Can sound playful or lightly insulting about people. Don't confuse with 'bud' (friend) or 'dude' (slang for man).
Spanish: fracaso - chasco - inútilPortuguese (BR): fracasso - coisa que não funcionaPortuguese (PT): falhanço - coisa que não funcionaChinese (Simplified): 哑火（失败的东西） - 不中用的人Chinese (Traditional): 啞彈（無用的東西） - 沒用的人Hindi: बेकार चीज़ - निकम्माArabic: فاشل - شيء لا يعملBengali: ফেলে - অকেজো জিনিসRussian: пустышка - неудачникJapanese: 不発 - 失敗作Vietnamese: đồ hỏng - thứ thất bạiKorean: 불발 - 실패작Turkish: fiyasko - işe yaramaz şeyUrdu: ناکام - بیکار چیزIndonesian: barang gagal - gagal total
Example Sentences
This battery is a dud. It doesn't work.
basic
Everyone expected a great show, but it turned out to be a dud.
natural
The fireworks were a dud and didn't go off.
basic
The movie was a total dud at the box office.
basic
Don't buy those cheap headphones—they're all duds.
natural
He tried to fix the car, but his plan was a dud.
natural