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dormie

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

In match play, leading the match by the same number of holes as remain to be played.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: golf, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A dormmate; a resident of a dormitory

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

in match play a side that stands as many holes ahead as there are holes remaining to be played

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he was dormie three and still lost the match

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dormy

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From dorm + -ie.