WorldAugust 29, 2026

mufti

MUF-tee

Definition

Plain, ordinary civilian clothes as opposed to a military or police uniform.

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word 'mufti', referring to a Muslim legal expert who wears traditional robes; it entered British military slang in the 19th century to describe the loose, comfortable 'undress' clothing officers wore while off duty.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe security agents who are not wearing official uniforms, which the traders warn makes it difficult to distinguish them from kidnappers.

Ogbogwu medicine dealers eulogize Anambra CP over timely intervention, Footing hospital bills after police shootings

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Anambra people magazine

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