duffer

/ˈdʌfər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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