Class: noun | Syllables: YIPS

Definition: Yips is a plural noun that refers to a state of nervousness that affects an athlete (such as a golfer) when they're about to make an important move or play. It is almost always used in the phrase "the yips."

Example(s):
// Afflicted with a sudden case of the yips, Doug tensed up and pulled his putt too far to the left.