dud
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(satellite adjective) failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive; "he stepped on a dud mine" |
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| 2. |
(noun) an explosion fails to occur |
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Synonyms: misfire |
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Related Words: breakdown, equipment failure |
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(noun) (informal) someone who is unsuccessful |
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Synonyms: flop, washout |
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Related Words: failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person |
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(noun) an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned" |
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Synonyms: bomb, turkey |
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Related Words: bust, flop |
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