Amateur Definition & Meaning
amateur
- adjective
- engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary"
- lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting"
- noun
- someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
- an athlete who does not play for pay
"Amateur" in song lyrics
See how amateur is used in real songs:
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"You ain't no gangsta rapper, you'se an amateur"
Afu-Ra — Prankster -
"Keep my tech oiled up, cuz I'm not an amateur"
American Cream Team — Middle Finger Attitude -
"Managed to damage an amateur"
Apathy — Just Begun
Words that rhyme with amateur
Usage tips for "amateur"
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- What does amateur mean?
- engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals"; "recreational golfers"; "reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating"; "unpaid extras in the documentary" lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting" someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime an athlete who does not play for pay
- What part of speech is amateur?
- Amateur is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does amateur have?
- Amateur has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).