duf·fer

duf·fer
/ˈdʌfɚ/ noun, pl -fers [count]
informal
1 chiefly US : a person who plays golf without much skill

We joined the other duffers at the course.

a weekend duffer

2 Brit : a clumsy or awkward person

He's a lovable old duffer.


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