duffer
noun
duf·fer
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Definition of duffer
1a
: a peddler especially of cheap flashy articles
b
: something counterfeit or worthless
2
: an incompetent, ineffectual, or clumsy person
especially
: a mediocre golfer
3
Australia
: a cattle rustler
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Examples of duffer in a Sentence
We joined the other duffers at the course.
He's a lovable old duffer.
Recent Examples on the Web
The world #1 has a physique atypical for a weekend duffer -- hence all the hullabaloo. — David Close, CNN, "Weekend sports guide: College football is back and Little League and PGA Tour crown champions," 23 Aug. 2019 Hackers, duffers or pros are invited to Campbell’s 55th annual golf tournament, teeing off Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Cinnabar Hills. — Debby Rice, The Mercury News, "Summer potpourri in the West Valley," 18 Aug. 2019 Nearby, aboard the USS Midway Museum, Topgolf is welcoming duffers eager to drive biodegradable golf balls into perhaps the world’s largest water hazard, San Diego Bay. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Comic-Con’s ever-expanding universe: At 50, the show is bigger than ever," 17 July 2019 Like a duffer teeing off into a stiff wind, startups that want to sell to the golf industry face a few challenges. — Scott Kirsner, BostonGlobe.com, "How golf startups are bringing innovation to a tradition-steeped game," 25 May 2018 That’s quite a bit more than the average weekend duffer, who plays about 46 rounds a year, according to a 2009 Golf Magazine survey. — Nestor Ramos, BostonGlobe.com, "Does anyone really care about presidential golf (or hypocrisy)?," 8 Jan. 2018 With the Rancho Park Golf Course and the Hillcrest Country Club sitting to the west, there are plenty of nearby greens to conquer for avid duffers. — Scott Garner, latimes.com, "Neighborhood Spotlight: Beverlywood's postwar modesty has worn off," 15 Dec. 2017 The Duffers have promised that Season 2 will bring justice for Barb, but now the TV Academy has done them one better. — Laura Bradley, HWD, "An Emmy Nomination Is Truly Justice for Barb," 13 July 2017 The Duffers have promised that Season 2 will bring justice for Barb, but now the TV Academy has done them one better. — Laura Bradley, vanityfair.com, "An Emmy Nomination Is Truly Justice for Barb," 13 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'duffer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for duffer
duffer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of duffer
informal
chiefly US
: a person who plays golf without much skill
British
: a clumsy or awkward person
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