What is "hobby" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does hobby mean in English? Meaning of hobby definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "hobby" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "hobby": an auxiliary activity

Noun

  • Meaning: an auxiliary activity
  • Synonyms: avocation by-line hobby pursuit sideline spare-time activity
  • Hyponyms: spelaeology speleology
  • Hypernyms: interest pastime pursuit
  • Hyphenation: hob‧by

    Meaning of "hobby": a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride

    Noun

  • Meaning: a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride
  • Synonyms: hobby hobbyhorse rocking horse
  • Hypernyms: plaything toy
  • Part Holonyms: rocker
  • Hyphenation: hob‧by

    Meaning of "hobby": small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds

    Noun

  • Meaning: small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds
  • Synonyms: falco subbuteo hobby
  • Hypernyms: falcon
  • Hyphenation: hob‧by

    Synonyms:

    art, specialty, avocation, diversion, craft, amusement, fun, sport, obsession, fad, occupation, play, sideline, shot, vagary, thing, weakness, whimsy, fancy, bag, game, quest, whim, craze, interest, relaxation, kick, distraction, labor of love, schtick, divertissement, favorite occupation, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, pet topic,

    Antonyms:

    vocation, entertainment, dislike, hate, boredom, work, profession,

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    hobby in English: hobby
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