dabbler meaning

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dabbler (noun): an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge.

dabbler has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

dabbler as a noun

  1. an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

    Synonyms: dilettante, sciolist

    Type of: amateur

    Related forms: dabble

  2. any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling

    Synonyms: dabbling duck

    Type of: duck

Word lists: words starting with DA · words ending in ER · 7-letter words

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