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Meaning of putter in English
Pronunciation
/ˈpədər/
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Verb
putter
Etymology
late 19th century (originally US): alteration of potter
Definitions
1.
work lightly
Examples
« The old lady is pottering around in the garden »
2.
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Examples
« The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house »
3.
move around aimlessly
Noun
putter
Etymology
1940s: imitative
Definitions
1.
a golfer who is putting
2.
the iron normally used on the putting green