shanksman

/ˈʃæŋksmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who shanks, especially one who deliberately hits the ball far off line in golf.

“He was accused of being a shanksman at the golf course.”

2. noun

a person who deliberately hits the ball out of bounds in a game, especially golf.

“The shanksman’s mistake cost them the game.”

Synonyms

  • hooker
  • wayward

Antonyms

  • accurate player
  • straight shooter