nuffy meaning (offensive): definition, quotations

nuffy

noun

AU /ˈnɐfi/

Australia, Offensive, Slang A person with a disability, particularly intellectual.

Australia, Slang A person who is stupid.

Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Australia, Slang Someone who is an obsessive fan of a sport, particularly of cricket.

They didn't doubt my passion for the game - I was a cricket nuffy - but I needed to hear those words.2013, Darren Lehmann, “I was a cricket 'nuffy' as are our youngsters, but they are willing to learn as well as entertain”, in Herald Sun:
In the South Australia squad Christian is known as a cricket nuffy, someone who loves talking about the game and playing it.2010, Peter English, The man from Narrandera, ESPN Cricinfo:

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Bailey hails ‘cricket nuffy’ Boof's history tests for keeping team learning, Zee News Australian Test `debutant` George Bailey has hailed coach and `cricket nuffy` Darren Lehmann`s random history Tests for keeping the Australian team grounded and constantly learning.