duds

[duhdz]

plural noun

Informal.

1. clothes, especially a suit of clothes.

2. belongings in general.

Word History and Origins

Origin of duds¹

1275–1325; Middle English dudde; perhaps akin to Low German dudel coarse sackcloth

Example Sentences

They are intended to explode on impact but a significant proportion are "duds", meaning they do not explode initially.

From BBC

The latter part of that post referred to the team’s second set of alternate duds: the Super Chargers uniforms.

From Los Angeles Times

The two clashed on a deal Bluhdorn had made with ABC to buy more than 100 Paramount movies to air on television, many of which Diller said were duds.

From Los Angeles Times

This was because of the glut of high school phenoms who turned into pro duds.

From Los Angeles Times

While blockbusters filled seats in theaters this year, there were also plenty of duds.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• frock 
• garb 
• sportswear