duffer

noun duf·fer \ˈdə-fər\

: a person who plays golf without much skill

: a clumsy or awkward person

Full Definition of DUFFER

a : a peddler especially of cheap flashy articles

b : something counterfeit or worthless

: an incompetent, ineffectual, or clumsy person; especially : a mediocre golfer

Australian : a cattle rustler

See duffer defined for English-language learners

perhaps from duff, noun, something worthless

First Known Use: 1756

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