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
  • 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
  • Reuss drove the 2025 Corvette ZR1 to a record to validate the vehicle's extreme performance and demonstrate that even a non-professional could drive it at that speed (truth be told, Mark knows his way around a racing circuit better than any amateur).
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of amateur
Noun
  • The kids were asked to bring items that had to do with Ireland.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Roblox is adding some new restrictions to its game platform for minors under 13. Roblox will not let kids under the age of 13 play, search for, or discover unrated experiences as of Dec. 3.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of kid
Noun
  • GameMaker, a more polished experience for beginners and a smoother entry to console publishing, remains our Editors' Choice winner for consumer-level game development software.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Walking is a great workout—especially for beginners.
    Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • Under Macron’s presidency, which began in 2017 after his surprise victory as a 39-year-old political novice, France has sought to reclaim its place as a global center of culture.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The appeal of visiting them will be obvious to serious ornithologists, but even novice bird-watchers or anyone who simply loves spending time in the great outdoors will appreciate these bird hot spots.
    David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of novice
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