quasiamateurish

am·a·teur·ish

[am-uh-choor-ish, -chur-, -tyoor-, -tur-]
adjective
characteristic of an amateur, especially in having the faults or deficiencies of an amateur; inept: Though an enthusiastic violinist, he gave an amateurish performance.

Origin:
1860–65; amateur + -ish1

am·a·teur·ish·ly, adverb
am·a·teur·ish·ness, noun
pseu·do·am·a·teur·ish, adjective
pseu·do·am·a·teur·ish·ly, adverb
qua·si-am·a·teur·ish, adjective
qua·si-am·a·teur·ish·ly, adverb
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amateurish (ˈæmətərɪʃ, -tʃər-, -ˌtʃʊər-, ˌæməˈtɜːrɪʃ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
lacking professional skill or expertise
 
'amateurishly
 
adv
 
'amateurishness
 
n

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Quasiamateurish is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Word Origin & History

amateurish
1864; from amateur + -ish.
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