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golfing

noun · verb

Form of golf , present participle of golf.

Simple meaning

A session of playing golf.

Pronunciation

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gahlfing

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ˈɡɑlfɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. A session of playing golf.

verb

  1. present participle of golf

    To write something in as few characters as possible (e.g. in code golf, regex golf)

  2. present participle of golf

    To play the game of golf.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • golfnounBase word

    A game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes.

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  • golfernounPerson or profession

    Someone who plays the game of golf.

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