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give (one) guff

slang To be disrespectful to one, especially in the form of impudent comments or complaints. Just take out the trash like Dad asked you to—you'll get in trouble if you give him any guff. Did you just give me guff? OK, that's it, go to your room!

guff

1. slang Disrespect, often in the form of impudent comments or complaints. Just take out the trash like Dad asked you to—you'll get in trouble if you give him any guff. Did you just give me guff? OK, that's it, go to your room!

2. slang Nonsense. His explanation is total guff and doesn't answer the question at all.

not take any guff

slang To not tolerate any disrespect or impudence. She's a great teacher, but she's pretty strict. She won't take any guff, that's for sure. Make sure you don't take guff from your team, or they'll never respect you.

guff

(gəf)

1. n. nonsense; bunkum. No more guff outa you, okay?

2. n. back talk; complaining. That’s enough of your guff!

3. n. a strange person; a nerd. (Possibly related to goof.) Willy acts like a guff when we go out. I am going to break up with him.

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