yips n. nervousness which interferes with precision playing, especially in golf; a case of nerves; the jitters. Editorial Note: Usu. with the definite article: the yips. Etymological Note: Golfer Sam Snead has been credited with coining this word, but while he certainly used it, no evidence has been found to support the claim. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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