Dictionary Check: dud

"dud" is a valid word!

Scrabble 5 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

adjective

failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive

Example: "he stepped on a dud mine"
noun

someone who is unsuccessful

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noun

an explosion that fails to occur

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noun

an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual

Example: "the first experiment was a real turkey"
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