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An exhibition of more than usual ineptitude
- amateur night (n.) [orig. theatrical use, when on special nights amateur hopefuls were encouraged to ‘try their stuff’ on a real stage] (orig. US) an exhibition of more than usual ineptitude, esp. by one who is supposedly more competent.
Sep 27, 2004 · amateur night. the act of struggling to remove one's partner's or one's own pants, bra, or unders when things are getting sexy. 1--I was fumbling around back there like it was amateur night; I don't know how they undo those things without looking.
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noun. an entertainment featuring amateur performers, often in competition for prizes. Informal. an example of or situation marked by flagrant ineptitude: Critics say it's been amateur night at the embassy since the new ambassador took over. Discover More.
To people within the hospitality industry, New Year's Eve is known as "amateur night" — a holiday when light drinkers, parents with young kids, and casual revelers head out on the town for a nice dinner or a night of boozing, even if they rarely do so the rest of the year.
What does the word amateur night mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word amateur night . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
1. an entertainment featuring amateur performers, often in competition for prizes. 2. informal. an example of or situation marked by flagrant ineptitude. Critics say it's been amateur night at the embassy since the new ambassador took over. Also called: amateur hour.
Amateur-night definition: A session in a club, theatre etc. in which amateurs perform, rather than professionals.
amateur night (plural amateur nights) A session in a club, theatre etc. in which amateurs perform, rather than professionals.
