Naff

usgb/næf/
adjective

Something tasteless, low quality or uncool.

That shirt you're wearing is really naff.
Visual representation of "naff" - Something tasteless, low quality or uncool

Often appears as...

  • naff off
  • naff all

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "naff"
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Offensive Potential

Be careful, calling something 'naff' can offend someone if it's about a personal choice.

Illustration for Offensive Potential
I didn't mean to upset her by calling her hat naff.
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Not for Formal Use

'Naff' is casual and may seem disrespectful or unprofessional in formal or serious situations.

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In the meeting, he regretted referring to the proposal as naff.
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British Pop Culture

'Naff' is often used in British pop culture and may not be well understood by those unfamiliar with UK media.

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The comedian's joke about naff TV shows was lost on the foreign audience.
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