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Meaning of nuffy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈnɐfi/

Definitions

  1. A person with a disability, particularly intellectual.
    Australia, offensive, slang
  2. A person who is stupid.
    Australia, slang
  3. Someone who is an obsessive fan of a sport, particularly of cricket.
    Australia, slang

Examples

“They didn't doubt my passion for the game - I was a cricket nuffy - but I needed to hear those words.”
“In the South Australia squad Christian is known as a cricket nuffy, someone who loves talking about the game and playing it.”
“Bailey hails ‘cricket nuffy’ Boof's history tests for keeping team learning, Zee News Australian Test `debutant` George Bailey has hailed coach and `cricket nuffy` Darren Lehmann`s random history Tests for keeping the Australian team grounded and constantly learning.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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