noun
hobbyist
Hobbyist (noun) means someone who takes part in an activity or subject as a hobby, for enjoyment rather than work.
noun
1
Someone who takes part in an activity or subject as a hobby, for enjoyment rather than work.
"Presently the skies are cluttered with drones—2.5 million of which were purchased in 2016 by American hobbyists and businesses."
— Robert Draper (2018)
"This computer magazine is targeted at both professionals and hobbyists."
2
(informal) A customer who pays for a girlfriend experience.
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Etymology
Formed from hobby and -ist.
Rhymes for hobbyist
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What is the meaning of hobbyist?
"hobbyist" (noun) means someone who takes part in an activity or subject as a hobby, for enjoyment rather than work.
What are the different meanings of hobbyist?
"hobbyist" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who takes part in an activity or subject as a hobby, for enjoyment rather than work; 2. (informal) A customer who pays for a girlfriend experience.
