Meanings
The end part of a sleeve, where the material is turned back.
آستین کا وہ حصہ جو موڑ کر بنایا جاتا ہے۔
کف
kaf
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- shirt cuff
- cuff style
- cuff links
Example Sentences
The cuff of his shirt was rolled up.
اس کی قمیض کا کف موڑا ہوا تھا۔
Is ki qameez ka kaf morha hua tha.
She adjusted the cuff of her blazer.
اس نے اپنی بلزر کا کف درست کیا۔
Us ne apni blazer ka kaf durust kiya.
The fancy cuff links complemented his outfit.
خوبصورت کف لنکس نے اس کے لباس کی خوبصورتی بڑھائی۔
Khoobsurat kaf links ne is ke libas ki khoobsurati barhai.
Easily Confused With
To strike someone with an open hand.
کسی کو کھلی ہتھیلی سے مارنا۔
مارنا
maarna
Common Collocations
- cuff someone
- cuff across the face
- cuff lightly
Example Sentences
He gave his friend a playful cuff on the shoulder.
اس نے اپنے دوست کو کندھے پر کھیلتے ہوئے تھپڑ مارا۔
Us ne apne dost ko kanday par khelte hue thappar maara.
Don't cuff him too hard!
اسے زیادہ مت مارنا!
Use zyada mat maarna!
She cuffed him lightly as a joke.
اس نے مذاق میں اسے ہلکی سی مارا۔
Us ne mazaq mein use halki si maara.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Cuff sounds like 'cough' - remember to strike lightly!
Visualize a shirt with cuffs being rolled up.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کف میں گل چھوڑ دیتا ہوں میں، پھولوں کی خوشبو کو خاک میں بکھرنے دیتا ہوں میں۔
Kaf mein gul chhod deta hoon mein, Phoolon ki khushboo ko khak mein bikharne deta hoon mein.
I leave a flower in the cuff, Letting the fragrance scatter in the dust.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کتنے ہی صابن ہوؤں، مگر کف تو آتا ہے!
Kitne hi saabon houn, magar kaf to aata hai!
No matter how many soaps there are, there will always be foam!
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "cof" — the folded part of a sleeve
First known use: 15th century
The word 'cuff' evolved from Middle English, indicating the part of a sleeve that is turned back. It has retained this meaning and extended to other interpretations, including the act of striking someone with an open hand.