dabbler
Worda person who tries different activities without serious commitment
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a person who tries different activities without serious commitment
a person who drinks too much alcohol regularly
to shout rude or hostile comments at a speaker or performer
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
a person who gives up easily
to put your hands or feet into water and move them gently
the act of hunting or trapping rats
the act of making a braid or braids by weaving strands together
to try to sell things in public by calling out to people
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
the use of force or pressure to get something
to move back or farther away
physical or mental effort
to make a hissing sound while frying or cooking
more able or skilled than someone or something else
hot and making a hissing sound while cooking
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
covered with a protective outer layer
to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
to shout loudly because you are excited or happy
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a soft, wet, pulpy mass
a small pointed stick used for removing bits of food from between the teeth
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing things, especially death or injury
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
the sides of the face below the eyes
the act of moving along without using power
a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away
soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys
a book or list of important or famous people
a later stage in someone’s life or career when they start doing something new
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
the Greek letter sigma, used in mathematics and science
very unusual, unconventional, or extreme
the act of sealing a hole or gap
a pattern made by weaving three or more strands together
a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
to get weapons or supply weapons to people
to complain to someone about your problems for a long time
objects made from clay and hardened by heat
to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them
to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight
to officially choose someone for a job or role
a strong disagreement or argument
the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
to get something for someone, especially as a favor or in an informal way
the act of fastening something with a screw
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
in a way that is widely known or often mentioned
a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement
a group of wild boars
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
a test to check for illegal drugs in a sample of blood, urine, or hair
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
a problem that slows or stops progress
to stop feeling upset, confused, or distracted and become calm again
a person who is lazy and avoids work
to be in a romantic relationship with each other
to move forward by pushing through a person or crowd
to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped
the act of measuring how deep water is
as; in the same way that
a tall pole on a ship that supports sails or equipment
past tense and past participle of bed
the act of playing drums
to bend or tighten a muscle
to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way
a bean used as food and to make oil
to some extent; fairly
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
a casual way to say goodbye
a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass
to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data
to trip or lose your balance for a moment
something you have done successfully, especially something difficult
causing a very heavy defeat or loss
a very short period of time
to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon
full of energy, excitement, or life
used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens
for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else
a business that sells insurance policies
causing strong feelings of pity, sadness, or sympathy
a person who shapes wood, metal, or other material on a lathe
hard work and strong commitment to a goal or activity
a private road or path from the street to a house or garage
having too much pride in your appearance or abilities
more correct or more suitable
used to tell someone to wait for a moment
the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement