noun / verb
cuff
A strike with an open hand.
The story’s bully gives him a cuff on the ear.
Etymology
Probably related to Scandinavian words such as Swedish kuffa. The source of the striking verb is not certain.
More examples
- She cuffed his shoulder in irritation.
- He ducked the approaching cuff.
- The actor pretended to cuff his opponent.
Forms
cuff · cuffs · cuffed · cuffing
Similar words
- slap
- A strike with the open hand.
- blow
- Any forceful hit.