Where Does the Expression up the Duff Come from?
The Oed Has It from 1941 and Originally Australian. They Say: Origin Uncertain; Perhaps Related to Duff N. 1 B, and Hence Analogous to Similar Slang Phrases...
The OED has it from 1941 and originally Australian. They say: Origin uncertain; perhaps related to duff n. 1 b, and hence analogous to similar slang phrases for pregnancy such as in the (pudding) club or to have a bun in the oven.
What does to get up the duff mean?
up the duff in British English
slang. pregnant.
What does Duff mean in England?
duff. adjective. Definition of duff (Entry 3 of 3) British. : inferior, worthless.
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