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dud

/dʌd/ noun C1
  1. A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile. (informal)
  2. A failure of any kind. (informal)
  3. A loser; an unlucky person. (informal) · I got stuck with a seatmate who was a conversational dud.
  4. A lottery ticket that does not give a payout. (informal)

Plural duds

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