duffer
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Noun — An unskilled, clumsy, or incompetent person, especially at a sport.
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Mildly old-fashioned and informal, more common in British English.
Etymology
Cognate with duff, which see (origin is uncertain).
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What does “duffer” mean?
The word “duffer” means an unskilled, clumsy, or incompetent person, especially at a sport. In plain terms, someone who is clumsy or below-average at something, especially used affectionately about amateur golfers.
How do you pronounce “duffer”?
“Duffer” is pronounced DUH-fuh (/ˈdʌfɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “duffer” in a sentence?
Here is “duffer” used in a sentence: “He's just a weekend duffer on the golf course, but he loves the game.”
What part of speech is “duffer”?
“Duffer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “duffer” have?
“Duffer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an unskilled, clumsy, or incompetent person, especially at a sport.