shamateur

English

/ˈʃamət(j)ə/

noun
Definitions
  • A sportsman or athlete who is officially an amateur but who makes money from playing, or who otherwise behaves as a professional.

Etymology

Compound from English sham + English amateur.

Origin

English

amateur

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