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hobby — meaning in English

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English meaning

hobby noun An activity someone does regularly for pleasure in their free time, not for work.
pastime noun An activity you do purely for enjoyment or to fill spare time.

Senses

hobby is used for these senses in English:

hobby An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
pastime Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

hobby — full definition

noun An activity someone does regularly for pleasure in their free time, not for work.
noun Any of several small, fast falcons, especially Falco subbuteo.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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