putz  /ˈpəts/ ? Meaning of "putz"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) (Yiddish) a fool; an idiot
  2. (n) obscene terms for penis

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. Shame on you, ya putz.
  2. You'd have to be a putz not to say yes to the President-elect in an hour of such need.
  3. Besides, this putz should be a pushover.

Quotes

  1. "JJ Putz was one of the great stories of the 2006 baseball season," Seattle general manager Bill Bavasi said. "He took over the closer's role and was simply dominant. When he was called on he really thrived in that ninth-inning pressure. It's...
    on Jan 17, 2007 By: Bill Bavasi Source: SI.com

  2. "That was nice to see," Francona said. "The second one, I told him, that's as good a contact as he has made since last year when we were in Seattle against [JJ] Putz. That was a beautiful swing."
    on May 28, 2009 By: Terry Francona Source: MLB.com

  3. "A lot of guys in this clubhouse are my friends and I want them to do well, and getting Bedard back helps," Dickey said. "Putz had to come off today, they had to make a move and I understand the business of that. Again, still isn't any easier...
    on Apr 22, 2008 By: RA Dickey Source: ESPN

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