amateur hour
nounEtymology
, the host of Major Bowes Amateur Hour which was broadcast on the radio in the US from 1934 to 1945]] Probably from the names of series of US radio and television programs such as Major Bowes Amateur Hour (broadcast on the radio 1934–1945) and The Original Amateur Hour (on the radio 1948–1952, and on television 1948–1970).
Definitions
An event, particularly on radio or television, showcasing the talents of amateur…
An event, particularly on radio or television, showcasing the talents of amateur performers.
- Near-synonym: amateur night
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment,…
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 [Rudy Giuliani's] 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."
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA