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hobby

Definition

  • noun: an activity that a person does for pleasure when not working
  • noun: a small Old World falcon ('Falco subbuteo') that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast
  • noun: a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation
  • synonyms: horse, fad, hobbyhorse

Examples

  • The camera is perfect for professionals as well as 'hobbyists'.

  • She collects stamps as a 'hobby'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Why? - Because I'm busy. Doing what? Okay, okay, you got me. The dentist thing is more of a hobby. In real life, I am a spy. And it is top secret, and you may not tell anybody, - because if you do... - What does this do? (..)
    2010 Despicable Me