caddie

/'kædi/ Cách viết khác : (caddy) /'kædi/

Thân thiện

A golfer hands a club to his caddie on the fairway.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A person who carries a golfer's clubs: A "caddie" is an attendant who carries a golfer's equipment, especially golf clubs, during a round of golf. They may also offer advice on the course.

2. Verb:

   • To work as a caddie: To "caddie" means to perform the duties of a caddie, specifically to carry golf clubs for a player during a game.

Examples

• Noun:

  • The professional golfer's caddie handed him the correct club for the difficult shot.*
  • Many young people work as caddies at the local golf course during the summer.*

• Verb:

  • He caddied for his father every weekend.*
  • She is caddying in the tournament to earn some extra money.*

Advanced Usage

• "To caddie for someone": This is the standard construction when using the verb form.
  • He dreams of caddying for a champion on the professional tour.

Variants and Related Words

• Caddy (noun): This is an alternative, common spelling for "caddie," especially when referring to the person. (Note: "Caddy" can also refer to a small container, such as a tea caddy, which is a different word).
• Caddying (gerund/noun): The activity or job of being a caddie.
  • Caddying requires good knowledge of the game and the course.

Synonyms

• Noun: Bag carrier, golf attendant, club carrier.
• Verb: Attend, carry clubs.

Related Phrases

• Caddie master: The person at a golf club who is in charge of organizing and assigning caddies to players.
  • Ask the caddie master if any experienced caddies are available.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player

Verb

1. act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player

Từ đồng nghĩa

• golf caddie
• caddy