generally refers to a subcompact car, often featuring a
hatchback and bought at a low price. similar to a
beater car, a
hoopty, a bucket, etc but probably in a more endearing way.
"I got this little putt putt for $300 from a friend"
examples of a putt putt include: classic volkswagen beetle, geo metro, mini cooper, honda crx,
amc gremlin, chevy
aveo, chevy vega, ford pinto,
chevy chevette.