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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

duffer

/dʌfər/ noun · British & US
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What does duffer mean?

noun

A person who is not very good at a particular sport, especially golf. A person who is considered to be of poor quality or ability.

Example

"He's a bit of a duffer on the golf course, always slicing the ball into the woods."

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