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cuff

UK
/kʌf/
US
/kʌf/

Translations

cuffnoun
cuffs
pl
UK
/kʌf/
US
/kʌf/
manchettePour le bord d’une manche de chemise, de veste, etc.
He adjusted the cuff of his shirt before putting on his jacket.
Il a ajusté la manchette de sa chemise avant d’enfiler sa veste.
gifleSens familier : coup donné avec la main ouverte.
With a quick cuff, she silenced the unruly child.
D’une rapide gifle, elle a fait taire l’enfant turbulent.
menottesAu pluriel uniquement pour l’objet de contrainte.
The police officer placed a cuff on the suspect's wrist.
L’agent de police a passé les menottes au poignet du suspect.
reversPour le bord retroussé d’un pantalon.
The tailor added a cuff to the trousers to give them a more formal look.
Le tailleur a ajouté un revers au pantalon pour lui donner un aspect plus formel.
Additional translations
coiffeSens anatomique.
Synonyms
band
edge
hem
wristband
sleeve
cuffverb
cuffed
Past Simple
cuffed
Past Participle
cuffing
Gerund
UK
/kʌf/
US
/kʌf/
retrousserPour un vêtement, surtout une manche ou un bas de pantalon.
On hot days he cuffed his jeans above his ankles.
Par temps chaud, il retroussait son jean au-dessus des chevilles.
giflerFamilier.
The teacher cuffed the student lightly on the head for not paying attention.
Le professeur a légèrement giflé l’élève sur la tête pour ne pas avoir fait attention.
The police officer cuffed the suspect before leading him to the patrol car.
L’agent de police a menotté le suspect avant de le conduire à la voiture de patrouille.
Synonyms
whack
smite
hit
strike
slap
cuffadjective
UK
/kʌf/
US
/kʌf/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something designed for or relating to a cuff (e.g., cuff link, cuff button).
de manchetteRelatif à la manchette d’un vêtement.
He bought elegant cuff links for the wedding.
Il a acheté d’élégants boutons de manchette pour le mariage.

Definitions

cuffnoun
The end part of a sleeve, where the material is turned back or a separate band is sewn on.
He adjusted the cuff of his shirt before putting on his jacket.
A fold or band serving as a trimming or finish for the bottom of a trouser leg.
The tailor added a cuff to the trousers to give them a more formal look.
A handcuff.
The police officer placed a cuff on the suspect's wrist.
A blow or slap delivered with the open hand.
With a quick cuff, she silenced the unruly child.
An encircling band of muscles, tendons, or other tissue surrounding and supporting a joint or organ, especially the shoulder.
The pitcher was sidelined with a torn rotator cuff.
cuffverb
To strike someone with an open hand, especially on the head.
The teacher cuffed the student lightly on the head for not paying attention.
To secure or fasten with handcuffs.
The police officer cuffed the suspect before leading him to the patrol car.
To fold or roll up the end of a garment, especially a sleeve or trouser leg.
On hot days he cuffed his jeans above his ankles.
slang To enter into or commit to a romantic relationship.
He didn't want to be cuffed during the summer.
cuffadjective
Designed for or relating to a sleeve cuff.
He bought elegant cuff links for the wedding.
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