dabbler

n.
One who engages in an activity superficially or without serious intent. See synonyms at amateur.

noun

One lacking professional skill and ease in a particular pursuit: amateur, dilettante, nonprofessional, smatterer, uninitiate. See ability/inability.

n

Definition: amateur
Antonyms: professional

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
  Synonyms: dilettante, sciolist

Meaning #2: any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling
  Synonym: dabbling duck

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