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Meaning of 'putter' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Putter [ n.]
- One who puts or plates.
- Specifically, one who pushes the small wagons in a coal mine, and the like.
2 . Putter [ v. i.]
- To act inefficiently or idly; to trifle; to potter.

Meaning of 'putter' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . putter [ v]
Meaning (1):
- work lightly
Example in sentence:
  • The old lady is pottering around in the garden
Meaning (2):
- do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Example in sentence:
  • The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house

Nearby Words:

put put-off put-up putage putamen putanism putative putchuck puteal puteli

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