shamateur en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈʃamət(j)ə/ (UK)
Etymology
From sham + amateur.
Meanings
- A sportsman or athlete who is officially an amateur but who makes money from playing, or who otherwise behaves as a professional.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shamateurs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
shamateurism · shamateurish · shamateurishness
Translations (4)
de Staatsamateurin (shamateur) · de Scheinamateur (shamateur) · de Scheinamateurin (shamateur) · de Staatsamateur (shamateur)