weekend warrior

English

noun
Definitions
  • A part-time soldier, or reservist
  • (idiomatic) A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.

Etymology

Compound from English weekend + English warrior.

Origin

English

warrior

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