Meaning & Definition of word "Putter"

Putter

/ˈpʌtər/

noun:

  • 1. A club used in golf for making short, low-speed strokes to roll the ball into the hole.
    • Example: He chose his putter for the final shot on the green.
  • 2. A person who puts or moves things in a specified way, especially in a leisurely or casual manner.
    • Example: As a casual putter, she enjoyed moving her plants around the garden.

verb:

  • 1. To play a shot with a putter; to make a gentle stroke in golf.
    • Example: He puttered the ball smoothly across the green.
  • 2. To move or do something in a relaxed or aimless way.
    • Example: 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

putting:

The action of making a stroke with a putter.

putt:

A gentle stroke to get the ball into the hole on the green.

Slang Meanings of putter

Meaning: An unambitious person who doesn't take things seriously.

Example Sentence: Don't be such a putter, get serious about your goals!

Meaning: To engage in aimless or slow-paced activity.

Example Sentence: He's just puttering around the house all day.