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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sluff

/slʌf/ verb · British & US
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What does sluff mean?

verb

To shed or lose snow in large quantities, typically from a mountain slope. To shed or lose something, such as skin or hair, in large quantities.

Example

"The skier had to navigate through the sluff that had fallen from the mountain."

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