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putter

put·ter

UK/ˈpʌtə(ɹ)/ US/ˈpʌtɚ/ uncommon
noun (2) verb (3)

noun

1.

a golfer who is putting

2.

the iron normally used on the putting green

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verb

1.

work lightly

  • “The old lady is pottering around in the garden”
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2.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

  • “The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”
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3.

Origin

From putt + -er.

Phrases

  • Schenectady putter

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