Associations to the word «Duffer»

Wiktionary

DUFFER, adjective. Comparative form of duff: more duff
DUFFER, noun. (informal) An incompetent or clumsy person.
DUFFER, noun. (sports) A player having little skill, especially a golfer who duffs.
DUFFER, noun. (archaic) A pedlar or hawker, especially one selling cheap or substandard goods.
DUFFER, noun. (archaic) Cheap or substandard goods sold by a duffer.
DUFFER, noun. A cow that does not produce milk.
DUFFER, noun. (Australia) (dated) A cattle thief; one who alters the brands of cattle.
DUFFER, noun. Any common domestic pigeon.

Dictionary definition

DUFFER, noun. An incompetent or clumsy person; "as a golfer he was only a duffer".

Wise words

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John Locke