A duffer is a person who is not very skilled or experienced in a particular activity, especially golf. The term can also refer to someone who is clumsy or uncoordinated.
Usage examples
My friend Bob is such a duffer when it comes to playing golf. He never manages to hit the ball straight!
The team's coach was furious with Johnson during the game because he made a rookie mistake. He called him a duffer in front of everyone.
I can't believe I missed that easy shot in pool last night. I felt like a total duffer!
Sarah's baking skills are impressive, but I'm a complete duffer in the kitchen. I always end up burning what I try to cook.
Mark's colleagues often tease him for being a duffer when it comes to technology. He struggles with even the most basic tasks on his computer.
Sentences with «duffer»
If your REI group is up for an old duffer like me crashing the dinner party send me the info. (biggerpockets.com)
They look like a pair of duffers hustling to finish a round before a torrential Florida downpour. (automobilemag.com)
A reader forwarded this invite (actually, just the front) for Libous» annual golf fundraiser, in which he's offering premiums for duffers who shoot «closest to the governor» (hole - in - one, prize: a new car) and «closest - to - the - senator» (sink a 50 - foot putt, win $ 5,000). (nystateofpolitics.com)