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duffer
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duffer
(noun)
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duffer
/
ˈ
dʌfɚ/
noun
plural
duffers
duffer
/
ˈ
dʌfɚ/
noun
plural
duffers
Learner's definition of DUFFER
[
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informal
1
chiefly US
:
a person who plays golf without much skill
We joined the other
duffers
at the course.
a weekend
duffer
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British
:
a clumsy or awkward person
He's a lovable old
duffer
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