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   hobby

   /ˈhɒbi/

   noun

   • 1. an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure: "her hobbies are reading and gardening"
   • 2. a small horse or pony. archaic
   • ▪ an early type of bicycle without pedals, propelled by pushing the feet against the ground. historical

   Word Origin late Middle Englishhobyn, hoby, from pet forms of the given name Robin. Originally in hobby1 (sense 2) (compare with dobbin), it later came to denote a toy horse or hobby horse, hence ‘an activity done for pleasure’.

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   What is considered a hobby?

   • A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements. Participation in hobbies encourages acquiring substantial skills and knowledge in that area.

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   Why is a hobby called a pastime?

   • In the 17th century, the term was used in a pejorative sense by suggesting that a hobby was a childish pursuit, however, in the 18th century with more industrial society and more leisure time, hobbies took on greater respectability. A hobby is also called a pastime, derived from the use of hobbies to pass the time.

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   What does it mean to ride a hobby?

   • ride a hobby, to concern oneself excessively with a favorite notion or activity. Also ride a hobbyhorse. To come up with an experimental platform that might provide some answers, Irvine drew on one of his hobbies. It’s not the hobby, it’s the people who do the hobby who make the tribe.

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   Where did the term 'hobby horse' come from?

   • In the 16th century, the term "hobby" had the meaning of "small horse and pony". The term "hobby horse" was documented in a 1557 payment confirmation for a "Hobbyhorse" from Reading, England. The item, originally called a "Tourney Horse", was made of a wooden or basketwork frame with an artificial tail and head.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOBBY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A hobby is an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word hobby with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     HOBBY meaning: 1. an activity that someone does for pleasure...

   • Znaczenie Hobby, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     hobby definicja: 1. an activity that someone does for...

   • Hobby: Japanese Translation

     HOBBY translate: 趣味, 趣味（しゅみ）. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Hobby: Korean Translation

     HOBBY translate: 취미. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Hobby Spanish Translation

     HOBBY translate: afición, afición [feminine], pasatiempo...

   • Hobby: Arabic Translation

     HOBBY translate: هِواية. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     hobby translate: afició. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Hobby: Polish Translation

     HOBBY translate: hobby, hobby. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Hobby. Hobby: collecting seashells. In Tristram Shandy, the term "hobby-horse" was used to refer to whimsical obsessions, which led to the current use of the word "hobby". A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging ...

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   A hobby is an activity that you do in your spare time for fun. Your hobby may be putting together model train sets and driving your mom crazy from all the noise.

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   A hobby is a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles of hobby from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   A hobby is an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of hobby with examples and translations.

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   A hobby is an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation. Learn the origin, synonyms, and idioms of the word hobby from Dictionary.com.

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   A hobby is an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working. Learn how to use the word hobby in different contexts, with synonyms, collocations and pronunciation tips.