Short putt is a type of golf shot that is used when the ball is close to the hole. The term 'short putt' is made up of three words: GIMME (5 letters), TAPIN (5 letters), and TWOFOOTER (9 letters). GIMME is an informal term for a short putt, usually one that is expected to be made. TAPIN is another term for a short putt, referring to the fact that the ball is so close to the hole that it can be tapped in. TWOFOOTER is a longer putt, usually two feet or less from the hole.