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hamfatter

Syllabification: (ham·fat·ter)
Pronunciation: /ˈhamˌfatər/

Entry from US Dictionary

(also hamfat)
Definition of hamfatter

noun

informal
  • an inexpert or amateurish performer, especially a mediocre jazz musician: [as modifier]:recordings loaded with that “hamfat” band sound

Origin:

late 19th century: perhaps an alteration of amateur

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