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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sluffing

/ˈslʌfɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sluffing mean?

verb

The act of shedding or losing snow from a slope, especially in a sudden or violent manner. In skiing, the act of losing control and sliding down a slope, often due to a loss of snow.

Example

"The skier experienced a bad case of sluffing on the steep slope, losing control and sliding down the mountain."

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