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nervous tension that causes an athlete to fail (especially causes golfers to miss short putts)

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  1. n. nervous tension that causes an athlete to fail (especially causes golfers to miss short putts)
  2. n nervous tension that causes an athlete to fail (especially causes golfers to miss short putts) n a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog) v bark in a high-pitched tone