duffer Meaning & Definition
/ˈdʌfɚ/
What Does Duffer Mean?
Duffer is used as an adjective meaning comparative form of duff: more duff. As a noun, it means An incompetent, indolent, or clumsy person. As a noun, it means An incompetent or clumsy person.
Quick Facts About Duffer
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʌfɚ/ |
| Synonyms | bum |
| Plural | duffers |
Duffer Definition (Adjective)
- comparative form of duff: more duff
Duffer as a Noun
- An incompetent, indolent, or clumsy person.
- A player having little skill, especially a golfer who duffs.
- A pedlar or hawker, especially one selling cheap or substandard goods.
- Cheap or substandard goods sold by a duffer.
- Anything substandard, such as a counterfeit or a defective instance.
- A cow that does not produce milk or produces substantially less than her peers do.
- A cattle thief or thief of other livestock; one who alters the brands of cattle.
- A racing pigeon that does not perform well.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Discophora.
Adjective
- Worthless; not working properly, defective.
Why do I always get a shopping trolley with duff wheels?
Noun
- An incompetent or clumsy person.
- A cow that does not produce milk.
Synonyms of Duffer
Duffer synonyms and antonyms →Duffer in a Sentence
Why do I always get a shopping trolley with duff wheels?
Word Forms & Grammar
duffer
duffer (plural duffers)
Words That Rhyme With Duffer
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Origin of Duffer
Cognate with duff, which see (origin is uncertain).
Quick Answers About Duffer
Is duffer an adjective or a noun?
Duffer is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for duffer?
You can replace duffer with words such as bum. See the full list of duffer synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of duffer?
The plural of duffer is duffers.