Putter

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌtər/

Putter (verb)

  1. To move or work without a clear purpose, often slowly.

Examples

  • She likes to putter around the garden on weekends.
  • He puttered through the store, browsing the aisles.

Common collocations: putter around, putter along, golf putter, use a putter, select a putter

Putter (noun)

  1. A golf club used for hitting the ball short distances on the green.

Examples

  • He selected a putter for the final stroke.
  • The golfer used a putter on the green.

Synonyms of Putter

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Putter

  • When describing concentrated effort or attention.