Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A repeated or intermittent sound like that made by a small gasoline engine.
- noun A small gasoline engine.
- noun A vehicle, such as a boat, that is operated by a small gasoline engine.
- intransitive verb To make a sound like that of a small gasoline engine.
- intransitive verb To move while making such a sound.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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From outside they heard the putt-putt sounds of rush hour traffic.
David Macaray: Double Agents David Macaray 2011
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The driving range takes the putt-putt course date to a whole new level of fun.
The Lo-Down Lo Bosworth 2011
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Along with putt-putt golf, an ice rink, and all the predictable activities, our ship had a new hit: the "FlowRider."
Rick Steves: Rick Steves: Leaving Barcelona with a Splash Rick Steves 2011
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From outside they heard the putt-putt sounds of rush hour traffic.
David Macaray: Double Agents David Macaray 2011
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You may think you've seen some amazing putt-putt shots, but the fact that this video's YouTube title was "The greatest putt-putt shot of all time" should tell you you're about to have your mind blown.
WATCH: The Greatest Shot In Miniature Golf History Katla McGlynn 2011
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The most dangerous "wheels" in our area belong to tractors -- which occasionally putt-putt past by our farm, a haven that she rarely ventures away from.
Braise The Dog 2009
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Great moments in sports interlude: The best putt-putt golf shot ever.
Wonkbook: Social Security safe in SOTU; GOP skeptical of infrastructure spending; Cantor opposes state bankruptcy Ezra Klein 2011
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One IS jumpy when soft-nosed bullets putt-putt around him.
CHAPTER XLVII 2010
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The most dangerous "wheels" in our area belong to tractors -- which occasionally putt-putt past by our farm, a haven that she rarely ventures away from.
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You may think you ve seen some amazing putt-putt shots,...
WATCH: The Greatest Shot In Miniature Golf History Katla McGlynn 2011
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