adjective
General Slang
Naff
/næf/ · adjective · informal
Tacky, naff, or uncool — cheap and a bit embarrassing.
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Definitions
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In 'naff off,' a mild way of telling someone to go away.
“Naff off, I'm not lending you a tenner again.”
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Rubbish or of low quality — not worth bothering with.
“The gift shop was full of naff souvenirs.”
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3
In poor taste, tacky, or unstylish.
“Those plastic flowers are a bit naff, aren't they.”
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Naff In A Sentence
Lowkey that wedding theme was a bit naff but they loved it.
Tried a naff little tourist cafe and it was actually grim.
He told me to naff off so I did.
Origin & Usage
British slang of disputed origin, popularised in the 1970s–80s (notably by the sitcom Porridge). Possibly from Polari, the gay theatrical slang, where 'naff' meant something undesirable.
People Also Ask
What does naff mean?
It means tacky, uncool, or low quality — something a bit embarrassing or in poor taste.
What does naff off mean?
It's a mild, polite-ish way of saying 'get lost' or 'go away,' softer than ruder alternatives.
Where does naff come from?
It's likely from Polari slang and was made popular by British sitcoms in the 1970s, though its exact origin is disputed.
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