Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-putted
verb
/ˈpʌtˌpʌtɪd/
Definition
The past tense of ‘putt-putt’, referring to the sound made by a small engine or the action of playing a casual or informal game of golf, usually on a putting green.
Examples
- The children put-putted down the lake in their little boat.
- She put-putted along the golf course, enjoying the sunny day.
- The tiny car put-putted through the quiet streets.
Meaning
To ‘put-put’ means to move or operate in a slow, steady manner, often producing a soft, repetitive sound, similar to that of a small engine. It is commonly associated with the sound of a motorboat or a golf game.
Synonyms
- Put-put
- Put-putted along
- Chugged
- Trundled
