English dictionary
dud
/d/@/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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someone who is unsuccessful
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an explosion that fails to occur
Synonyms misfireSource: WordNet 3.0
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an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
ExamplesThe meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned.
Source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
ExamplesHe stepped on a dud mine.
Source: WordNet 3.0