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dud

[duhd] / dʌd /
NOUN
failure
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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With the hotly anticipated SpaceX offering imminent, it’s apt that a rare dud in Elon Musk’s sprawling business empire is called The Boring Company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

So to say now, out loud, that you think he is a dud is a big deal.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The promotional tour for the film was the first clue it was going to be a box office dud.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

‘I’m completely disgusted by the lack of accountability’: I bought a dud mattress — twice.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

Righting himself, he removes his hat and mops his brow. dud: Here, I’m getting a bit bored with this.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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