Meaning of nuffy | Babel Free
/ˈnɐfi/Definitions
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A person with a disability, particularly intellectual. Australia, offensive, slang
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A person who is stupid. Australia, slang
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.