duffs

Slang for backsides

Duffs is the plural of duff, a word with several unrelated meanings.

A duff is a stiff flour pudding boiled in a bag: plum duff.

In slang, duff means the buttocks: Get off your duff and help.

To duff something (British) is to bungle it.

Duff also describes something worthless or counterfeit: duff information.

mistakes

blunders

Serious mistakes from carelessness

  • errorsUnintentional deviations from correctness
  • flubsBotches through carelessness
  • botchesFails through carelessness

fumbles · goofs · mishaps · screw-ups · slip-ups · bloopers · gaffes · missteps · bungles · muffs

forestfloor

humus

Decayed organic soil matter

mulch · detritus · forest floor · compost · peat · loam · topsoil · understory · moss · fermentation

buttocks

backsides

Rear body parts

bottoms · bums · posteriors · hindquarters · derrieres · cheeks · glutes · seats · tushes

golf

misses

Fails to connect

  • shanksMid-leg portions, tool shafts
  • whiffsFaint passing scents
Opposites
BODY POSITION (buttocks sense)

duffsfronts

Deceptive outward appearances

faces · chests · stomachs · bellies · anterior

EXECUTION QUALITY (verb: to bungle)

duffsnails

Metal fasteners, finger coverings

aces · perfects · masters · crushes · smashes

quality/value

duffsgems

Cut precious stones

treasures · keepers · genuine articles · prizes · finds

Phrases
Family

duff, duffer, duffed

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G