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dud
(d/@/d )

noun (n)

  • someone who is unsuccessful(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    flop, washout
    source: wordnet30
  • an explosion that fails to occur(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    misfire
    source: wordnet30
  • an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual(noun.event)
    Example:
    The meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned.
    Synonym:
    bomb, turkey
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive(adj.all)
    Example:
    He stepped on a dud mine.
    source: wordnet30
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