Etymology

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Today it means: A nervous condition which prevents a sportsperson from playing properly; especially a condition which causes a golfer to miss an easy putt, or a tennis player to serve a double fault. Full definition →

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The story

Coined by Scottish-American professional golfer Tommy Armour in 1927.

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