Duffer
/ˈdʌfər/noun
A person who is very bad at something, especially sports or playing golf.
Even though he practices every day, he's still a duffer at golf.
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Insult
Used casually in conversation to tease someone about their poor skills.
You missed the goal again? You're quite the duffer, aren't you?
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Offense
Be careful using 'duffer' as it might offend someone who is sensitive about their abilities.
I hope you don't mind the joke; I didn't mean to call you a duffer seriously.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Undertone
Often has a playful or humorous tone rather than being harshly critical.
My grandpa calls himself a duffer when he misses a putt.
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