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Up The Duff

The idiom "up the duff" means that a woman is pregnant. It is a slang term that is commonly used in British English.

The word "duff" is a slang term for a woman's stomach or belly. So, when someone says that a woman is "up the duff," it means that she has a baby growing inside her belly.

This phrase is usually used informally between friends or family members. It is not considered a polite or formal way to talk about pregnancy.

For example, if someone asks you if your sister is expecting a baby, you could say, "Yes, she's up the duff."

It is important to note that this phrase can be considered offensive by some people, especially women who are pregnant. Therefore, it is important to use it only in appropriate situations and with people who are comfortable with this type of language.


The usage of the idiom 'Up The Duff' in a sentence

• I don't know what she means by saying she's "up the duff."

• Despite being up the duff, she managed to finish her degree and start a successful career.

• It was clear that she was up the duff when she started craving pickles and ice cream every day.

• The tabloids were quick to report that the celebrity was up the duff, but she refused to comment on her pregnancy.

• In her memoir, she revealed the struggles of being up the duff at a young age and the challenges of raising a child on her own.

• Sarah was shocked when she found out she was up the duff after only a few months of dating.

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