NYT Dictionary

GUFF

/ɡɐf/
NounVerbGUHFFGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Nonsensical talk or thinking.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic. Compare Norwegian gufs (“puff of wind”), guffa (“to blow softly”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ballsbullbulldustbullshitcrapnonsenserubbishtripebrass neckcheek

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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