duds
Clothes, or flops
Duds has two distinct meanings.
The original sense is clothing, especially casual or work clothes: I threw on some old duds.
The other meaning is things that fail to work as intended—fireworks that don't explode, products that disappoint: Half the batch turned out to be duds.
A single dud is a failure or disappointment.
Twisted fiber strands
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
- getupInformal term for attire
- attirePersonal garments collectively
garb · togs · wardrobe · ensemble · clothes · garments · threads · civvies
Ammunition or bout divisions
- shellsProtective outer layers
- cartridgesEncased charges for firing
- bulletsFirearm projectiles
- blanksUnfilled spaces on forms
misfires · undetonated · unexploded · fizzled · inactive · inert · squibs · hangfires
Having faults or imperfections
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- brokenDamaged beyond function
- malfunctioningOperating incorrectly or failing
- unusableUnfit for purpose
nonfunctional · damaged · substandard · shoddy · inferior · blemished · rejected · scrapped
threads
Twisted fiber strands
attire · garb · togs · wardrobe · ensemble · clothes · garments · threads · civvies · mufti
rounds
Ammunition or bout divisions
- shellsProtective outer layers
- cartridgesEncased charges for firing
- bulletsFirearm projectiles
blanks · misfires · undetonated · unexploded · fizzled · inactive · inert · squibs · hangfires
flawed
Having faults or imperfections
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- brokenDamaged beyond function
- malfunctioningOperating incorrectly or failing
unusable · nonfunctional · damaged · substandard · shoddy · inferior · blemished · rejected · scrapped · worthless
designer
One who plans appearances
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
stylish · chic · trendy · runway · sartorial · haute · glamorous · elegant · luxury · ensemble
jeans
Casual denim trousers
- t-shirtCasual pullover garment
- hoodieTopped sweatshirt
- sweatpantsCasual athletic trousers
sneakers · shorts · flip-flops · joggers · tanktop · cardigan · beanie · sandals · khakis · flannel
dudsfinery
Elegant, showy clothing
Sunday best · glad rags · haute couture · best bib and tucker · designer wear
- Milk DudsChocolate-covered caramel candy