putter
pronunciation
How to pronounce putter in British English:
UK [ˈpʌtə(r)]
How to pronounce putter in American English:
US [ˈpʌtɚ]
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- Noun:
- a golfer who is putting
- the iron normally used on the putting green
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- Verb:
- work lightly
- do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
- move around aimlessly
Word Origin
- putter (v.)
- "keep busy in a rather useless way," 1841, originally among farmers, alteration of potter (v.). Related: Puttered; puttering.
- putter (n.)
- late 14c., "beast that pushes with the head," agent noun from put (v.). As a type of golf club used in putting, from 1743; see putt (v.).
Example
- 1. See ? See , you 're a great putter .
- 2. While it 's still inside mr. putter ? Why not ?
- 3. What 's the difference between a broomstick putter and city ?
- 4. A putter is type of golf club .
- 5. Jack putter to the rescue !