Phrase guide
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noun
A part-time soldier, or reservist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: humorous
Synonyms: amateur, dabbler
Antonyms: lifestyler
noun
a reservist who fulfills the military obligation on weekends
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reservist
noun
a homeowner who acts as a contractor and tries to do major improvement projects on weekends (often without understanding the scope of the work to be done)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: homeowner, householder
History
From weekend + warrior. First use appears c. 1931.
