duffer
/ˈdʌfər/
noun
- A person who is not very skilled at a particular activity, especially a sport like golf.
- The old duffer spent the whole morning trying to hit the ball out of the sand trap.
- I'm a complete duffer at tennis, but I still enjoy playing with my friends.
- The golf course was full of duffers on the weekend, all struggling to improve their game.
- An elderly person, often used in a mildly affectionate or teasing way.
- My grandpa is a cheerful old duffer who loves telling stories.
- The young kids helped the duffer cross the street safely.
- A couple of duffers sat on the park bench feeding the pigeons.