dud

Example Sentences

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At the time, they had no idea whether it would be a good investment or a dud, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

‘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

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

“You said it. It’s like you don’t want to do nothing no more. You’re a dud, man.”

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli