as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the mama cat would give her kittens a cuff with a paw whenever they played too rough
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as in bracelet
usually cuffs plural
something that physically prevents free movement
the policeman snapped the cuffs on and led the prisoner away to the car
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as in to sock
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Recent Examples of cuff
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Factor in the cinchable hood and flip-up reflective cuffs, and this will be the most functional item in your outerwear collection.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Go for a cropped style or cuff them so your hems doesn’t get soggy.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The design, from Chanel's Resort 2027 collection, featured a black dress with red-and-beige trim along the neckline, hem, and cuffs.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Factor in the cinchable hood and flip-up reflective cuffs, and this will be the most functional item in your outerwear collection.
—
Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Verb
That all changed when an argument over getting his money back from a North Miami Beach strip club in 2024 led officers to slam him to the ground, cuff him and later, hog-tie him in a holding cell at the North Miami Beach Police Department.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Go for a cropped style or cuff them so your hems doesn’t get soggy.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuff
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On Tuesday, protesters were asked to bring diapers and write demands for Pradhan’s resignation on them – a satirical swipe at the government’s inability to stop exam leaks, Dipke said.
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That is exactly what happened after Wilson Isidor took the breath away with a swipe of his right foot to send a ferocious, bending, goal-of-the-tournament contender past Yassine Bounou.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Days later, Kelce tried and failed to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it at her Kansas City show, the first domino to fall in the couple’s fabled romance.
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Kiss the ring, then sock it to my pocket.
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Snow was falling in Central Florida after a strong arctic front socked the region with three days of bitter cold, along with nearly an inch of snow.
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DeTiger also discusses working with Caroline Polachek, Chromeo and Stargate, the viral videos that launched her career, the influence of Rush’s Geddy Lee and developing her signature slap bass style.
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Morgan responded with a slap and brush off of the voodoo.
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His cuffs and chains were removed and a few minutes later he was pronounced dead, according to the family.
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The federal government is suing 99 Ranch Market, alleging the nation’s largest Asian supermarket chain is discriminating against employees who are not Chinese.
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The contest was like sending in half a dozen small boys to box with Jack Dempsey – the outcome was all settled before the battle began.
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Instead, the results got boxed up and stored in a Berkeley closet until 2016.
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The throat punch is just the latest in a string of controversial moments, where fans became concerned over Clark's wellbeing and treatment by other players.
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Professional wrestling violence is normally scripted, with both parties agreeing to hit each other with punches, kicks, throws and sometimes weapons to tell a violent story in the ring or on camera.
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The other side is smooth and great for prep work like chopping vegetables.
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Recipe information Chimichurri and Assembly Place 1 small bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped, 4 lb.
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“Cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuff. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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