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单词 amateur night
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Definition of amateur night in English:

amateur night

nounˈamət(ʃ)ə ˌnʌɪt
US
  • An evening set aside at a musical or theatrical venue for amateur performers; a talent show. Also in extended use: a period characterized by a lack of professionalism; an example of amateurishness or ineptitude.

adjectiveˈamət(ʃ)ə ˌnʌɪt
US
  • Resembling or characteristic of an amateur night; inept, shambolic, amateurish.

Phrases

  • amateur night in Dixie

    • Informal: used as the type of amateurishness or ineptitude.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From amateur + night.

 
 

Definition of amateur night in US English:

amateur night

nounˈamət(ʃ)ə ˌnʌɪt
US
  • An evening set aside at a musical or theatrical venue for amateur performers; a talent show. Also in extended use: a period characterized by a lack of professionalism; an example of amateurishness or ineptitude.

adjectiveˈamət(ʃ)ə ˌnʌɪt
US
  • Resembling or characteristic of an amateur night; inept, shambolic, amateurish.

Phrases

  • amateur night in Dixie

    • Informal: used as the type of amateurishness or ineptitude.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From amateur + night.

 
 
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