trifler

noun

Definition of triflernext
as in amateur
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science he was never taken seriously as a comic book artist, with most illustrators regarding him as a mere trifler

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  1. amateur
  2. kid
  3. beginner
  4. novice
Noun
  • In an era where everyone with a laptop thinks they’re destined for literary stardom, the art of self-editing remains the secret weapon separating the amateurs from the pros.
    JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Signed as an international amateur out of Venezuela by the New York Yankees in 2015, Chaparro was promoted to Triple-A for the first time in 2023.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of amateur
Noun
  • Hudson's gallery also included Ryan Gosling, who first met Eva Mendes on a movie set in 2011 before welcoming two children together, and then a very-married Chris Hemsworth, who shares three kids with wife Elsa Pataky.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In the book, Dave depicted Toph (short for Christopher) as a guileless kid, the personification of hope.
    Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of kid
Noun
  • There will also be a Pickleball 101 class offered for beginners.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Both gondolas will be in operation, providing access to beginner and intermediate terrain.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is an ideal choice for novices.
    Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • For novices, writing sterile code to make lively games presents a challenging mental puzzle.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of novice
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“Trifler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifler. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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