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noun
One who dabbles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: amateur, dilettante
Antonyms: lifestyler, professional
noun
A dabbling duck.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: dabbling duck
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: duck
noun
an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: dilettante, sciolist
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: amateur
History
From dabble + -er.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
