naff

naff · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (British informal) Lacking quality or style; unfashionable, tacky, or uncool.

  2. 2.

    Used as a mild expletive in the phrase "naff off."

Related words

Antonyms: cool, fashionable, stylish
See also: cheesy, tacky, unfashionable
Synonyms: cheesy, tacky, uncool, unfashionable

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly from Polari (a form of slang used in British gay subculture) or back-slang. Popularized in the 1970s British sitcom "Porridge."