dud

/dʌd/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.

2

A failure of any kind.

3

A loser; an unlucky person.

4

A lottery ticket that does not give a payout.

5

Clothes, now always used in plural form duds.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

budhudmudrudbuddcrudcuddfludjuddmudd

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

dabdacdaddaedahdaidakdaldamdan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bubbucbudbugbumbunbusbutcubcum

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dughudmududeabedaidsbirdbudzdarndata
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