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'nuff

[ nuhf ]

/ nʌf /

noun Informal.

shortened form of enough.

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having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.

mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate.

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Origin of 'nuff

By aphesis and respelling

Words nearby 'nuff

Nueva Ocotepeque, Nueva San Salvador, Nuevo Laredo, Nuevo León, nuevo sol, 'nuff, Nuffield, Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories, Nuffield teaching project, NUG, nugacious

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Example sentences from the Web for 'nuff

Italy would be the “2nd best adventure opp” and Hawaii—well, “nuff said.”
Robert Bales, the Army Staff Sgt. Accused of Killing 16 Afghans|Matthew DeLuca|March 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He'll come sure 'nuff, and say to yew: 'I wants your soul, Peter.
Furze the Cruel|John Trevena
De ham pink as a rose and de col' chicken 'nuff to make yer mouf water.
A Little Girl in Old Washington|Amanda M. Douglas
I'm a sworn constable, and I've got the justices' warrant, surely that's 'nuff for thieves like you.
The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant|Alexander Johnstone Wilson

Dey try ter know ter much, en dunno muthin', en dey don' do 'nuff wuk.
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves|Work Projects Administration
Wa'al, I told ye we'd make a Cardiff boy outen ye, ef ye stayed long 'nuff.
The White Crystals|Howard R. Garis

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