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Word: Yips
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɪps
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a state of extreme nervousness that causes a golfer to miss an easy putt.
Short Definition:extreme nervousness causing golfer to miss easy putt
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