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
  • The film is an ode to Cincinnati and the Janson brothers Despite their lack of acting experience, the Jansons' on-screen performance was anything but amateur.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Phishing Protection Malware exists to rake in cash for its creators, but writing malicious code to get past modern antivirus tools isn’t a feat for amateurs.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of amateur
Noun
  • Many days, the kids are hungry, the fridge is empty, and the bank account is low.
    Katie Shepherd, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Needless to say, the kids sure had an adventurous Christmas.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of kid
Noun
  • On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • For beginners, try the OXO mandoline or the Japanese Benriner No. 64 mandoline for more experienced chefs.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • The Focus Features film cost $13 million, well above the going rate for a novice.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
  • At this point eight years ago, Mr. Murphy, a political novice with few allies in Trenton, had secured enough support among county Democratic Party bosses that his election seemed all but assured.
    Tracey Tully, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of novice
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