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cuffing

/ˈkʌf.ɪŋ/

Translations

cuffingnoun

cuffings

манжета

He adjusted the cuffing of his shirt before the meeting.

Он поправил манжету своей рубашки перед встречей.

Synonyms

cuffingadjective

/ˈkʌf.ɪŋ/

Used attributively, especially in the collocation “cuffing season,” to describe phenomena related to seeking relationships during colder months.

Synonyms

cuffverb

cuffing

Gerund

cuffed

Past Simple

cuffed

Past Participle

cuffing

Gerund

/kʌf/

надеть наручники

The police officer had to cuff the suspect.

Полицейскому пришлось надеть наручники на подозреваемого.

ударить

He threatened to cuff him if he didn't stop talking.

Он пригрозил ударить его, если тот не перестанет говорить.

Additional translations

Synonyms

Definitions

cuffingnoun

The act of securing or fastening with handcuffs.

The police officer performed the cuffing of the suspect before escorting him to the patrol car.

A seasonal phenomenon where people seek out relationships during the colder months.

As winter approached, many singles were looking forward to cuffing season to find someone to spend the holidays with.

cuffingadjective

Relating to or characteristic of the practice of seeking a romantic partner during the colder months.

Many singles feel the pressure of the cuffing months as temperatures drop.

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.