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Definition of 'cufflink'

Word Frequency

cufflink

(kʌflɪŋk )
Word forms: plural cufflinks
countable noun [usually plural]
Cufflinks are small decorative objects used for holding together shirt cuffs around the wrist.
...a pair of gold cufflinks.
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Word Frequency

cufflink in British

or cuff link (ˈkʌfˌlɪŋk)
noun
one of a pair of linked buttons, used to join the buttonholes on the cuffs of a shirt
a pair of gold cufflinks
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Example sentences containing 'cufflink'

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He had modelled the pieces on a pair of gold cufflinks to him by his father. Times, Sunday Times (2006)The clue is in his green tie and cufflinks. Times, Sunday Times (2009)He does not play golf, wear flashy cufflinks or like wine. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Having no money, I reimbursed her with my gold cufflinks. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Is it permissible to wear cufflinks with a precious stone in the daytime, I would call across the office. Times, Sunday Times (2014)

Trends of 'cufflink'

Used Rarely. cufflink is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'cufflink'

  • cuffing season
  • cuffle
  • cuffless
  • cufflink
  • cuffo
  • cuffs
  • Cufic

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Definition of cufflink from the Collins English Dictionary

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Scrabble score for 'cufflink': 20
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