1. In golf, ahead by as many holes as remain to be played in a match, making victory certain.
Usage: golf; also spelled 'dormy'

Examples

• After winning five of the first nine holes, she was dormie and could not lose the match.
• He went dormie three holes up with only three holes left to play.
• The player's dormie position meant the match was effectively decided.
• When you're dormie in golf, your opponent cannot catch up no matter what happens.