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duffer

[duhf-er] / ˈdʌf ər /




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Pitino, who’s seen everything at least twice, took in the scene stoically, then walked over and shook hands with the Kansas bench, looking like a duffer conceding a putt.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

Imagine a duffer beating a PGA Tour player at the local pro-am.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2022

My golfing buddies say, “You are the quintessential duffer, sir.”

From Washington Post Aug. 22, 2019

As one duffer said: “Just to test out.”

From New York Times Apr. 22, 2012

It's not safe for your sister,—I'm hanged if it is—going out in a boat with a duffer like Culchard!

From The Travelling Companions a Story in Scenes by F. Anstey




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