dud

Example Sentences

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‘I’m completely disgusted by the lack of accountability’: I bought a dud mattress — twice.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

So, on a purely mechanical level, Dokoupil’s debut was a massive dud.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

If last year was full of fireworks that ultimately resulted in another big gain for the stock market, 2026 appears set to be a dud.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

I get that John tapping out was his way of saying “I’m done” but man, he went out on such a dud.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

Not a dud like me, that’s for sure.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini