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golf

Definition

  • noun: an outdoor game in which players use special clubs (called golf clubs) to try to hit a small ball with as few strokes as possible into each of 9 or 18 holes
  • noun: a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on a course
  • a communications code word for the letter 'g'

Examples

  • She enjoys photography and 'golfing'. [=playing golf]

  • She bought a new set of 'golf clubs'.

  • He likes to 'golf'. [=to play golf]

Movie quotes

  • (..) another fire. You had to give him cigars. So, what are you guys doing this weekend? - Ah, we're... - Because I'm gonna be playing golf... ...at the Westchester Country Club. Westchester? Isn't that a private club? That's right, buddy. It's private. It's very private. I met the pro at the golf shop up on th Street. I gave him a Cuban... ...and he invites me for a free round. Then he says, anytime I lay one of these on him, it'll be the same deal. - Wow. (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7