제대로 작동하지 않는 물건이나 불발탄, 혹은 기대에 못 미치는 실패작을 의미한다.
A thing that fails to work properly, especially an explosive that does not detonate or a project that fails.
예문:
"The fireworks display was disappointing because several of the large rockets were duds."
"After months of hype, the new smartphone turned out to be a complete dud."
능력이 없거나 어떤 일에 서툴러서 성과를 내지 못하는 사람을 비하하여 이르는 말이다.
A person who is unsuccessful, ineffectual, or lacks the necessary skills for a particular activity.
예문:
"The coach realized the new player was a dud when he missed every single shot."
"I'm a total dud when it comes to fixing anything electrical in the house."
주로 낡거나 평상시에 입는 옷 또는 의복을 가리키는 말이다.
Items of clothing, especially those that are old, worn out, or informal.
예문:
"He quickly changed out of his work duds and put on a suit for the party."
"We packed our warmest duds before heading out for the winter camping trip."
제대로 작동하지 않거나 결함이 있는, 또는 가짜인 상태를 의미한다.
Not working correctly, faulty, or counterfeit.
예문:
"The criminal was caught trying to pass a dud check at the local grocery store."
"I think I bought a dud battery because it won't hold a charge for more than an hour."