How to say "duff" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- godan verb, intransitive verbThe verb: to duff or sclaff a stroke, hitting the ground behind the ball. A less common golf word; reach for it when you need the action, as when describing a player's mishit.
- nounThe noun: a duff or sclaff, the poor shot that results when the ground behind the ball is struck. Also less common; use it to name the mishit itself when talking about golf.
Both words cover the same golf sense of 'duff', hitting the ground behind the ball; pick the verb 「ダフる」 for the action and the noun 「ダフ」 for the mishit itself, though both are less common choices.
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