English Dictionary (Humor) beta

putter A small, short-handled club used for hitting the ball on a golf course. Also known as a "golf ball."  ■ "I can't seem to get this putter to work right. Maybe I should switch it out for a real golf ball.", A device used to measure the speed and accuracy of a person's typing or keyboarding. It may also be used as a verb, meaning to use this device in order to assess one's typing speed.  ■ "I always putter around on my computer, but I never seem to get anything done."

bore A person or thing that is uninteresting, tedious, and boring.  ■ "I couldn't stand listening to my grandpa drone on about his golf swing for an hour. He was such a bore."

Caddy A type of automobile known for its durability and reliability. It is also commonly associated with golf.  ■ "I had to take my caddy in for repairs, but the mechanic couldn't find anything wrong with it."

drudge A person who is excessively dull or uninteresting, usually because they lack imagination or creativity.  ■ "John was such a drudge at parties. All he talked about was the weather and his latest golf game."

Fairway A large flat area on the surface of a golf course where golfers can play their shots.  ■ "I hit a perfect drive down the fairway, but then I lost my focus and ended up in the woods."

gusher A person who is excessively talkative or boastful, often about their own accomplishments.  ■ "Wow, I'm such a gusher. I could talk about my golf swing all day."

homer A person who is extremely lucky, or has an exceptional talent for something.  ■ "That guy is such a homer at golf - he's been on the hole in one every time he's played!"

nimrod A person who is extremely annoying, usually by talking excessively or interrupting others.  ■ "He was such a nimrod, he wouldn't stop talking about his latest golf trip even though no one was interested."

practising The act of being extremely bad at something, but still trying very hard.  ■ "She's been practising her golf swing for years, but she still can't hit the ball straight."

prattling To talk excessively and incessantly, often about trivial or uninteresting matters.  ■ "He prattled on about his golf swing for the entire dinner party. Nobody really cared."

sod A type of soil that is commonly used for growing grass, especially on sports fields and golf courses.  ■ "I didn't realize how much time I was spending rolling around in the sod while playing soccer."

Spencer A person who is extremely boring and uninteresting.  ■ I can't believe I have to spend time with my cousin Spencer. He's always talking about his favorite sport, which is golf. It's like watching grass grow.

Tenure The period of time that a person holds a position or office, often with the expectation of continued employment.  ■ "After serving his tenure as president, he decided to retire and spend the rest of his days playing golf."

twerp A person who is obnoxiously self-important and tries to show off their knowledge or abilities.  ■ The twerp spent the entire dinner talking about his golf swing, even though he's not very good at it.

asshole a person who is rude, obnoxious or otherwise unpleasant to be around  ■ "That guy at the bar was such an asshole, he ordered a shot of tequila and then proceeded to regale everyone with stories about his recent golf trip."

caddie A small, lightweight club used in golf to hit the ball from a difficult position. Also known as a caddy.  ■ John asked his caddie for advice on which club to use, and the caddie replied, "Just use your driver, buddy."

ford A car made by Ford Motor Company, often associated with the phrase "Ford F-150."  ■ "I just bought a brand new Ford F-150. It's so big, I can fit an entire family inside and still have room for my golf clubs!"

golfing A sport in which players attempt to hit a small, white ball into a series of holes using long-handled clubs. Golf is often played outdoors on a large, open course.  ■ I spent all afternoon golfing with my friends at the country club. We had so much fun that we forgot to keep track of time and ended up playing until after sunset!

practicing The act of pretending to be good at something, but actually being terrible at it.  ■ "I've been practicing my golf swing for months now, and I can confidently say that I am not improving. In fact, I think I'm getting worse.

pygmy A very short and stout human being, especially one who is considered comically small.  ■ "I had the weirdest experience the other day when I met a group of pygmies playing miniature golf. They were so short that they could barely reach the balls!"

Signor A person of great importance or authority, often used in a sarcastic or ironic manner.  ■ "I had the pleasure of meeting Signor Trump at his golf tournament. He was quite the character, always bragging about his wins and losses on the course."

therapeutic A type of treatment that uses humor, laughter, and playfulness to help people cope with stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues.  ■ "I'm feeling really down, but I heard that going for a round of golf could be therapeutic. Maybe I should try it out!"