"hobbyistic" meaning in All languages combined

See hobbyistic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more hobbyistic [comparative], most hobbyistic [superlative]
Etymology: From hobbyist + -ic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hobbyist|ic}} hobbyist + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj}} hobbyistic (comparative more hobbyistic, superlative most hobbyistic)
  1. Of or pertaining to hobbyists; amateurishly enthusiastic.
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