putter meaning and definition

PUTTER noun

Definition of putter (noun)

1. a golfer who is putting
2. the iron normally used on the putting green
   • synonyms: putting iron

PUTTER verb

Definition of putter (verb)

1. work lightly
   • "The old lady is pottering around in the garden"
   • synonyms: potter
2. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
   • "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
   • synonyms: mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around, potter, tinker
3. move around aimlessly
   • synonyms: potter, potter around, putter around