Amateur
Amateur adjective - Being such only for recreation.
Long time
Both terms in one sentence
- Amateur Sleuth Amicable Exes: Nicola and Peter, although they only went on a few dates, a long time ago.
Source: Series / Mr & Mrs Murder - In Germany carom used to be the most popular "elite" type of cue sports for a long time, while eight ball pool enjoyed a popularity as an amateur sport (albeit with Bad Guys Play Pool stereotypes associated with it).
Source: Americans Hate Tingle / Sports
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