Duds — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈdəd/

Meaning & Definition of Duds

Duds (noun)

  1. clothing
  2. personal belongings
  3. one that is ineffectual; also, failure

Duds (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. covering for the human body

    "those are some pretty fancy duds you're wearing"

    similar: apparel, attire, clobber (British slang), clothes, clothing, costumery, dress, garments, gear, habiliment(s), habit (archaic), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds
    related: garderobe, wardrobe, array, bravery, caparison, finery, gaiety, glad rags, pretties, regalia, trim, foofaraw, frippery, gaudery, tawdry, trumpery (archaic), tatters, costume, ensemble, frock, garb, getup, guise, livery, outfit, civvies, mufti, couture, prêt-à-porter, ready-to-wear, tailoring, activewear, loungewear, outerwear, playwear, sportswear, nightclothes, sleepwear, smallclothes, underclothes, underwear, haberdashery, menswear

  2. transportable items that one owns

    "you have one hour to pack up your duds and clear out of here"

    similar: belongings, chattels, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, plunder (chiefly dialect), possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Related Entry: Dud (noun)

Dud is a different word from Duds. The synonyms below are for dud, not for duds.

  1. something that has failed

    "our first attempt was a complete dud, so we had to start over"

    similar: bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, clunker, debacle, disaster, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, frost, lemon, loser, miss, shipwreck, turkey, washout
    related: also-ran, disappointment, dog, has-been, near miss, botch, hash, mess, muddle, shambles, nonevent, nonstarter
    opposite: blockbuster, hit, smash, success, winner
    near: corker, crackerjack, dandy, jim-dandy, phenomenon

  2. covering for the human body

    "those are some pretty fancy duds you're wearing"

    similar: apparel, attire, clobber (British slang), clothes, clothing, costumery, dress, garments, gear, habiliment(s), habit (archaic), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds
    related: garderobe, wardrobe, array, bravery, caparison, finery, gaiety, glad rags, pretties, regalia, trim, foofaraw, frippery, gaudery, tawdry, trumpery (archaic), tatters, costume, ensemble, frock, garb, getup, guise, livery, outfit, civvies, mufti, couture, prêt-à-porter, ready-to-wear, tailoring, activewear, loungewear, outerwear, playwear, sportswear, nightclothes, sleepwear, smallclothes, underclothes, underwear, haberdashery, menswear

  3. transportable items that one owns

    "you have one hour to pack up your duds and clear out of here"

    similar: belongings, chattels, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, plunder (chiefly dialect), possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Duds

The most common words with a similar meaning to Duds:

British slang: clobber
Archaic: habit
Chiefly dialect: plunder
apparel, attire, clothes, clothing, costumery, dress, garments, gear, habiliment(s), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds, belongings, chattels, effects, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personal property, personalty, possession, stuff, things

Related Words for Duds

garderobe, wardrobe, array, bravery, caparison, finery, gaiety, glad rags, pretties, regalia, trim, foofaraw, frippery, gaudery, tawdry, trumpery, tatters, costume, ensemble, frock, garb, getup, guise, livery, outfit, civvies, mufti, couture, prêt-à-porter, ready-to-wear

Near Antonyms of Duds

immovables, real estate

Origin & Etymology of Duds

Middle English dudde

First known use: 1567

Frequently Asked Questions about Duds

What does "Duds" mean?

"Duds" means clothing. As a noun, it is defined as: clothing. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Duds"?

Other words for "Duds" include apparel, attire, clobber, clothes, clothing, costumery, dress and garments. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Duds" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Duds"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Duds". Common alternatives include apparel, attire, clobber, clothes, clothing, costumery, dress, garments, gear and habiliment(s).

How do you use "Duds" in a sentence?

Examples of "Duds" in a sentence: "those are some pretty fancy duds you're wearing"; "you have one hour to pack up your duds and clear out of here".

Is "Duds" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Duds" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Duds"?

"Duds" is pronounced /ˈdəd/.

What is the origin of the word "Duds"?

"Duds" comes from Middle English dudde. First known use: 1567.

What is another word for "Duds" meaning "covering for the human body"?

When "Duds" (noun) means covering for the human body, synonyms include apparel, attire, clobber, clothes, clothing and costumery.