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Meaning of word dud from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Someone who is unsuccessful.

Synonyms : flop, washout

Meaning : An explosion that fails to occur.

Synonyms : misfire

Meaning : An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual.

Example : The first experiment was a real turkey.
The meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned.

Synonyms : bomb, turkey

Meaning : Failing to detonate. Especially not charged with an active explosive.

Example : He stepped on a dud mine.