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Meanings of guff in English

Catalan
poca-soltada
Spanish
disparate

Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

poca-soltada
Usage of guff in English
1
This guff was not published by the government or the housebuilding companies.
The Guardian
2
So far, the Party and Humanite are still sticking to their guff.
The new yorker
3
I'll have a whiskey & let them smother me in their guff.
The new yorker
4
A lot of guff is written in glorification of the often-dreadful 1960s.
The Irish Times
5
Belay that guff before I snatch yer pettiskirts and snap yer smithyriddles!
IT
6
Her Jersey accent enough to knock the guff clean out of me.
The brief wondrous life of oscar wao
7
Talk of a united Ireland is all guff, according to another.
The Irish Times
8
Her remark is a prime example of obtuse and oily guff.
The Irish Times
9
Stow the guff, the lot of you; I want to sleep.
The Blood Ship
10
At this time of year, my mind naturally turns to guff.
The Irish Times
11
Especially when you realise that kids are absolutely mesmerised by this piggy guff.
The Guardian
12
The guff from both sides in Corrib is proof of that.
The Irish Times
13
By which I mean the ceremonial guff will probably start at around 5pm.
The Guardian
14
She was a savvy businesswoman and didn't take guff off anyone.
The incumbent
15
The Mill's not here to judge, readers, just to churn out this guff.
The Guardian
16
All this guff ought to bring a lot of business into your office.
Babbitt
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Translations for guff
Guff through the time
Guff across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Rare