Definition of putter
: one that puts
- a putter of questions
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First Known Use of putter
14th century
First Known Use of putter
1743
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Examples of putter in a Sentence
the motorboat puttered across the lake
Origin and Etymology of putter
alteration of potter
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First Known Use: 1827
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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: to make small popping sounds while moving slowly
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Definition of putter for Students
puttered;
puttering
: to act or work without much purpose
- She enjoys puttering around the garden.
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