dud

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|informal}} A [[device]] or [[machine]] that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a [[bomb]], or explosive projectile.
2. {{lb|en|informal}} A [[failure]] of any kind.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete|informal}} Clothes, now always used in plural form {{m|en|duds}}.

Adjective

1. Useless; failing; ineffective.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|Australia}} to [[swindle]]; to [[deceive]] or [[rip off]].

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