Putt/pʌt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Golf Specific Used mainly in the context of golf, rarely elsewhere. She needs to putt confidently to win the game. Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Action Implies a soft, controlled action, not a forceful one. Focus on your wrists when you putt. Pro Tip 3/3Precision Needed Conveys the need for accuracy and finesse. It takes skill to putt at just the right angle.