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A hobby-horse was a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden by a small child in a similar way one rides a live pony or horse. "To ride one's hobby-horse," became a common expression meaning "to follow one's favorite pastime," and in turn, hobby transformed from an adjective to a noun, in the modern sense of being a recreational pursuit or activity.Hobbies are practiced for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Examples include collecting, creative and artistic pursuits, fixing or tinkering, sports and adult education. Engaging in a hobby can lead to acquiring substantial skill, knowledge, and experience; however, personal fulfillment is the aim.One man's hobby can be another man's career: for example, a game tester may enjoy cooking as a hobby, while a professional chef might enjoy playing (and helping to debug) computer games. Generally speaking, the person who does something for fun, not remuneration, is called an amateur (or hobbyist), as distinct from a professional.An important determinant of what is considered a hobby, as distinct from a profession (beyond the lack of remuneration), is probably how easy it is to make a living at the activity. Almost no one can make a living at cigarette card or stamp collecting, but many people find it enjoyable; so it is commonly regarded as a hobby.Amateur astronomers often make meaningful contributions to the field of astronomy. A hobbyist might be the first to discover a celestial body or event. Much early scientific research was, in effect, a hobby. More recently, Linux began as a student's hobby. A hobby may seem trivial if it appears to be a trend with relatively few followers, but hobbies can be developed into other ventures.In the UK, the pejorative noun anorak (similar to the Japanese "otaku," meaning a geek or enthusiast) is often applied to people who obsessively pursue a particular hobby.
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