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Naff

Posted by Barney on January 05, 2002

In Reply to: Naff posted by The Fallen on January 04, 2002

: As used elsewhere lower down this page, the word "naff" is (I am fairly sure) peculiarly British. It seems to be used in two slightly different ways:

: i) as a replacement for a more vulgar expletive - as in when someone is told to "naff off" or when something is "naffing awful". However, I'm sure that there's no stand-alone verb "to naff".

: ii) as an adjective meaning tasteless, worthless or just generally bad. Someone can be wearing a "naff" shirt, or can go to a "naff" party.

: Origins, anyone? I'm at a loss.

Well, really!!!!

  • Naff R. Berg 01/05/02
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