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hobby (1)
hob·by
[
hóbbee
]
(
plural
hob·bies
)
noun
Definition:
enjoyable activity:
an activity engaged in for pleasure and relaxation during spare time
[
14th century. Probably <
Hobin
, variant of the name
Robin
]
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