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Meaning of putter in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpədər/

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  1. 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. 2. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

    Examples

    • « The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house »
  3. 3. move around aimlessly
  4. Noun

    putter

    Etymology

    1940s: imitative

    Definitions

    1. a golfer who is putting
  5. 2. the iron normally used on the putting green

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