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/ˈpʌtər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A club used in golf for making short, low-speed strokes to roll the ball into the hole.
He chose his putter for the final shot on the green.
A person who puts or moves things in a specified way, especially in a leisurely or casual manner.
As a casual putter, she enjoyed moving her plants around the garden.
verb
To play a shot with a putter; to make a gentle stroke in golf.
He puttered the ball smoothly across the green.
To move or do something in a relaxed or aimless way.
She spent the afternoon puttering around the house, tidying up and enjoying the quiet.
Etymology
From the word 'putt', referring to a gentle stroke in golf.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the putter's touch:
The delicate skill required to make close-distance shots in golf.
putt around:
To engage in casual or aimless activity.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
An unambitious person who doesn't take things seriously.
Don't be such a putter, get serious about your goals!
To engage in aimless or slow-paced activity.
He's just puttering around the house all day.