Duff (Noun)
Meaning
A stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The sweet and spicy duff was a staple at family gatherings during the holidays.
- My grandmother used to make a delicious duff for special occasions, filled with currants and raisins.
- The old sailor reminisced about the hearty duff he used to eat on long voyages at sea.
- After boiling the duff, it was sliced and served with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of sugar.
- The chef carefully mixed together the ingredients for the duff, making sure not to overmix the stiff batter.