Naff

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English

Etymology

Unconfirmed. Hypotheses include:

  • An Arabic root from a word meaning one who separates wheat from chaff.
  • A corruption of the Swiss/German surname Neff, perhaps brought to the Middle East by a Crusader or trader.

Proper noun

Naff

  1. An English surname

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