Synonyms for

Duffy

Verb / ˈdʌfi: / Another word for duffy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Duffy (noun): A surname of Irish origin.

Synonyms & similar words

O'Duffy Duff Doyle Doherty McDuff Ferguson McCormack McCarthy O'Connell O'Brien Ryan Murphy Sullivan O'Neill O'Connor Kennedy O'Reilly Campbell Anderson Walsh

Synonyms by register

Formal

ineffective unsuccessful unproductive fruitless

Informal

lame weak useless no good bum

Literary

lackluster feeble wan

Antonyms

active alert energetic lively vigorous spry

Common collocations

  • duffy feeling
  • duffy day
  • duffy effort
  • duffy performance
  • feeling duffy
  • rather duffy
  • quite duffy
  • a bit duffy

Word family

adjective duffy

Usage note

Primarily used in British English to describe a feeling of being unwell or lacking energy. It is informal and often implies a mild, temporary indisposition.

Example sentences

  1. Duffy is a common surname in Ireland.
  2. My friend's last name is Duffy.
  3. Mr. Duffy is our neighbor.
  4. I saw a person named Duffy at the grocery store.
  5. Duffy is spelled with two F's.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.' - Albert Duffy
  • 2. 'Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.' - John Duffy
  • 3. 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Duffy

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