Background for duffers

duffers

/ˈdʌfərz/

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noun

An incompetent or clumsy person.

Examples :

""The golf course was full of duffers who kept hitting their balls into the water." "

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A player having little skill, especially a golfer who duffs.

Examples :

""My friends and I are terrible at golf; we're just a bunch of duffers hacking away at the ball." "

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A pedlar or hawker, especially one selling cheap or substandard goods.

Examples :

"The market was full of duffers selling watches that broke within a week. "

person job business commerce

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Cheap or substandard goods sold by a duffer.

Examples :

"The market stall was piled high with duffers; clearly, the seller wasn't concerned with quality. "

item business commerce

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A cow that does not produce milk.

Examples :

"The farmer sold three of his cows at the auction because they were duffers and weren't giving any milk. "

animal agriculture biology

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A cattle thief or thief of other livestock; one who alters the brands of cattle.

Examples :

"The ranchers patrolled their land, vigilant against any duffers who might try to steal their cattle and rebrand them. "

property person animal agriculture law

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noun

A racing pigeon that does not perform well.

Examples :

""This year, the racing team had a lot of duffers; only a few pigeons completed the course on time." "

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Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Discophora.

Examples :

"The butterfly exhibit at the museum showcased several duffers, their wings displaying intricate patterns. "

animal insect biology nature