Antonio Garcia Martinez

You can fake a lot in a startup these days, what with Amazon Web Services and all sorts of off-the-shelf back-end components that let any even minimally competent duffer set up a Web app that does something. Intelligent planning for growth is rare among early startups, but it's the name of the game at a large, rapidly scaling tech company.

Norman Rockwell

Very interesting for an old duffer like me to try his hand at something new. If I don't do that once in a while, I might just turn into a fossil, you know!

American Artist

Mary Quant

As the daughter of two teachers with first-class degrees, I'd always seen myself as a duffer by comparison.

English Designer

Chunky Pandey

In fact, both my parents were doctors but I was a duffer.

Indian Actor

Used casually in conversation to tease someone about their poor skills.

Informal Insult

Be careful using 'duffer' as it might offend someone who is sensitive about their abilities.

Avoid Offense

Often has a playful or humorous tone rather than being harshly critical.

Humorous Undertone

When talking about items, 'duffer' can sound old-fashioned; use it for a vintage or retro feel.

Old Fashioned

'Duffer' suggests low value or quality when referring to items, indicating they're perhaps not worth keeping.

Negative Connotation

'Duffer' denotes a fake item; remember this can imply intentionally deceptive items.

Beware of Frauds

Use 'duffer' to call out something you're suspicious about, emphasizing your doubt about its authenticity.