guff

Example Sentences

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And local officers still take some guff during tense encounters between ICE officers and protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

It is tempting to dismiss this kind of label as typically meaningless Westminster guff.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

And if you do try to return it, and they give you some guff, they give you some attitude, then you wield that Yelp sword.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2023

To the contrary: We are freer than ever to do what’s right, and not to take any guff about it.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Well, jeez, maybe she is sick, but it’s no easy street for me either, being here and taking this guff.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver