'nuff
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of 'nuff
An Americanism dating to 1770–80; by shortening and respelling
Example Sentences
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As one reader put it, “Off. White carpet. ’nuff said.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023
Kimmel, as recounted by Carolla, responded, "Sure 'nuff, I am!'"
From Fox News • Jun. 22, 2020
I say — give us ’nuff room to dance!
From Forbes • Aug. 19, 2011
I squat down and, sure ’nuff, there’s a fuzzy baby duck just a-peeping around.
From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles
“We got ’nuff wood to keep fire going?”
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
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