guff

Example Sentences

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He was lousy again Saturday with five baskets and five turnovers and a bunch of guff for the officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

And local officers still take some guff during tense encounters between ICE officers and protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Graeme: Different manager, different team, same guff from Rangers.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

And if you do try to return it, and they give you some guff, they give you some attitude, then you wield that Yelp sword.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2023

“All you have to do is keep your nose clean, do your thing on the court, you’ll be golden. If any of the guys give you guff, come to me first, okay?”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan