noun
dabbler
Dabbler (noun) means someone who tries an activity without much serious effort or skill.
noun
1
Someone who tries an activity without much serious effort or skill.
"Marissa was just a dabbler when it came to writing: she blogged a little, but had never submitted any work to a serious publication."
2
A duck that feeds by dabbling.
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Etymology
Formed from dabble and -er.
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What is the meaning of dabbler?
"dabbler" (noun) means someone who tries an activity without much serious effort or skill.
What is another word for dabbler?
Other words for "dabbler" include dilettante, sciolist.
What is the opposite of dabbler?
The opposite of "dabbler" is professional.
What are the different meanings of dabbler?
"dabbler" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who tries an activity without much serious effort or skill; 2. A duck that feeds by dabbling.
