Meaning & Definition of word "Duffer"
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Duffer
/ˈdʌfər/
noun:
- 1. A person who is incompetent or unable to do something well.
- Example: Despite his enthusiasm, John turned out to be a bit of a duffer when it came to playing tennis.
- 2. A clumsy or stupid person.
- Example: She called him a duffer for accidentally spilling coffee all over his shirt.
- 3. A person who is inexperienced or unskilled in a particular field or activity.
- Example: The new recruit was a duffer in the kitchen, unable to boil an egg properly.
Etymology
Origin unknown, possibly from the 19th-century British slang.
Common Phrases and Expressions
duffer's luck:
Refers to being lucky despite being incompetent.
Related Words
incompetent:
Lacking the skills or abilities to perform effectively.
inept:
Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Slang Meanings of duffer
Meaning: An unskilled or clumsy person.
Example Sentence: That guy's such a duffer at fixing things, he just made it worse.
Meaning: A person who generally lacks common sense.
Example Sentence: She's a bit of a duffer when it comes to handling finances.