cuff
Translation
cuff (of a sleeve), cuff (of trousers), handcuff
Examples
He adjusted the cuffs of his shirt.
He adjusted the cuffs of his shirt.
The police officer put cuffs on the suspect.
The police officer put cuffs on the suspect.
The phrase 'off-the-cuff' means unprepared.
The phrase 'off-the-cuff' means unprepared.
Grammar Patterns
((a cuff)) the end part of a sleeve. He wore a shirt with French cuffs.
((cuffs)) (plural) handcuffs. The prisoner was led away in cuffs.
((off-the-cuff)) (idiom) without preparation. He made an off-the-cuff remark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sleeve-end, wristband.
Etymology
From Old English 'cuffie', a type of mitten or glove. The connection is the part covering the hand/wrist area.
Memory Tips
Think of a COFFEE cup that you hold near your shirt CUFF. Or a police officer shouting 'CUFF 'em!' meaning to handcuff them.