dabbler

UK
/ˈdæblə/
US
/ˈdæblɚ/

Translations

dabblernoun
dabblers
pl
UK
/ˈdæblə/
US
/ˈdæblɚ/
He is a dabbler in photography, taking pictures only on weekends.
Он любитель в фотографии, снимает только по выходным.
As a dabbler in painting, she never took any formal classes.
Будучи дилетантом в живописи, она никогда не посещала формальные занятия.
Synonyms
dabbleradjective
UK
/ˈdæb.lə/
US
/ˈdæb.lɚ/
Used attributively to describe something or someone characterized by superficial or amateur involvement.

Definitions

dabblernoun
A person who engages in an activity superficially or without serious intent.
He was a dabbler in painting, never committing to it as a full-time pursuit.
Any duck that feeds chiefly by dabbling at the water's surface rather than diving; a dabbling duck.
Mallards are common dabblers found in urban ponds.
dabbleradjective
Superficial; amateurish; characteristic of someone who merely dabbles.
His dabbler approach to carpentry led to several shaky bookshelves.