Nuffy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɐfi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nuffy is a noun meaning (Australia, slang, offensive) A person with a disability, particularly intellectual.
Meaning
(Australia, slang, offensive) A person with a disability, particularly intellectual.
More Meanings
- (Australia, slang) A person who is stupid.
- (Australia, slang, cricket) Someone who is an obsessive fan of a sport, particularly of cricket.
Example Sentences
They didn't doubt my passion for the game - I was a cricket nuffy - but I needed to hear those words.
In the South Australia squad Christian is known as a cricket nuffy, someone who loves talking about the game and playing it.
Bailey hails ‘cricket nuffy’ Boof's history tests for keeping team learning, Zee News Australian Test `debutant` George Bailey has hailed coach and `cricket nuffy` Darren Lehmann`s random history Tests for keeping the Australian team grounded and constantly learning.
Word Forms
- nuffies
Synonyms for nuffy
Depending on context, synonyms include retard, fool, idiot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nuffie, nong, numpty, ning-nong, numbnuts, numptie.
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Sources & Attribution
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