How Do You Spell DORMY?

Pronunciation: [dˈɔːmi] (IPA)

The word "dormy" is spelled with four letters, but its pronunciation may not be so straightforward. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is transcribed as /ˈdɔːmi/. The first syllable starts with the "aw" vowel sound, followed by the "r" sound. The second syllable has the "ee" vowel sound, and the final sound is the "m" sound, which ends the word. This word is often used in the game of golf to refer to a shot that lands near or on the green and leaves a short putt for par.

DORMY Meaning and Definition

1. Dormy is an adjective that is primarily used in the game of golf to describe a situation where one player or team is a certain number of holes ahead of their opponent with only a certain number of holes remaining to play. This term originates from the game of match play in golf, where each hole constitutes a separate match. When a player or team is "dormy," it means that they have won enough holes to guarantee at least a tie in the overall match. For example, if a player is "dormy two" it means they are two holes ahead with only two holes left to play, ensuring that even if they lose both remaining holes, they will still end up with a tie.

   Outside of golf, dormy can also be used to describe a situation where one person is sharing a dormitory-like living space with others. In this context, "dormy" refers to a room or space within a dormitory.

   Overall, dormy primarily refers to an advantageous position in a game of golf or to the living situation within a dormitory. The term has a specific meaning within the golfing community and is less commonly used in everyday language.

Common Misspellings for DORMY

• sormy
• xormy
• rormy
• eormy
• dirmy
• dkrmy
• dlrmy
• dprmy
• d0rmy
• d9rmy
• doemy
• dodmy
• dofmy
• dotmy
• do5my
• do4my
• dorjy
• dormt
• dormg

Etymology of DORMY

The word "dormy" is derived from the noun "dormitory", which originated from the Latin word "dormitorium", meaning a sleeping place. In this case, the "-y" suffix is added to the noun, creating an adjective form. "Dormy" refers to the state of or related to a dormitory or a bedroom.

Idioms with the word DORMY

• dormy A situation in which a golfer is ahead in a match by the same number of holes that remain to be played, making it impossible for their opponent to win.

Similar spelling words for DORMY

• dormie,
• doiron,
• dorm.