noun
- the turned-back edges at the end of sleeves
- handcuffs; metal restraints used by police
Usage: informal
verb
- to strike with the hand
- to put handcuffs on someone
Examples
- She rolled up her shirt cuffs before washing dishes.
- The officer put the suspect in cuffs.
- He cuffed his brother playfully on the shoulder.
- The police cuffed the thief behind his back.
- Her jacket has decorative buttons on the cuffs.
- The detective removed the cuffs after questioning.
- Don’t cuff me for being late again!