"armchair critic" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: armchair critics [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} armchair critic (plural armchair critics)
  1. A person who makes criticisms on a subject they have little knowledge of or practical experience in. Derived forms: armchair criticism
    Sense id: en-armchair_critic-en-noun-TtctM31y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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