cuff
noun
[ kʌf ]
• the end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on.
• "a red dress with a white lace collar and cuffs"
• handcuffs.
• "when the cuffs went on he had braced his wrists"
• an inflatable bag wrapped round the arm when blood pressure is measured.
cuff
verb
• secure with handcuffs.
• "the man's hands were cuffed behind his back"
Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a glove or mitten): of unknown origin.
cuff
verb
• strike (someone) with an open hand, especially on the head.
• "he cuffed him playfully on the ear"
Similar:
hit,
strike,
slap,
smack,
thump,
thwack,
beat,
punch,
swat,
knock,
rap,
box someone's ears,
skelp,
clout,
wallop,
belt,
whack,
bash,
clobber,
bop,
biff,
sock,
whop,
slosh,
dot,
boff,
slug,
dong,
quilt,
smite,
cuff
noun
• a blow given with an open hand.
• "Luke gave Flora a mild cuff"
Origin:
mid 16th century: of unknown origin.
