amateur hour

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Definition of amateur hour in English English dictionary

A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism

It's the kind of foul-up that suggests that his campaign team isn't functioning as well as it should, the G.O.P. source said. Presidential campaigns are not the time for amateur hour..

Related Terms

amateur hours

plural form of amateur hour

Hyphenation

a·ma·teur hour

Turkish pronunciation

ämıtır aur

Pronunciation

/ˈaməˌtər ˈour/ /ˈæməˌtɜr ˈaʊr/

Etymology

() Probably from the name of a series of US radio and television programs showcasing the talents of amateur performers.