short game


noun
  1. the aspect of golf considered in relation to the ability of a player to hit medium or short shots, as chip shots, pitch shots, and putts, with accuracy.: Compare long game (def. 1).

  2. a card game in which not all cards in the pack are dealt before play.: Compare long game (def. 2).

Origin of short game

1
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Words Nearby short game

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How to use short game in a sentence

  • Bronston proposed another go at horse billiards—just a short game before luncheon.

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