'nuff

[ nuhf ]

/ nʌf /

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noun Informal.

shortened form of enough.

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Origin of 'nuff

An Americanism dating to 1770–80; by shortening 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

How to use 'nuff in a sentence

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
She done spread down a bed sheet, a sho nuff linen sheet, for us to stan' on, an' dey was a white pillow to kneel down on.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States|Various
Dey camped in de woods an' never did have nuff to eat an' took what dey wanted.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States|Various
He doctored de slaves when dey got sick, an' if dey got bad off he sen' for er sho nuff doctor an' paid de bills.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States|Various

Mis' Laura's saddle wuz all studded wid sho nuff gol' tacks.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States|Various
Bout all ah had tuh do at home wuz tuh take keer uv de stock aftuh ah got big nough tuh but ah sho nuff worked den.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves|Work Projects Administration