weekend warriors

Noun

weekend warrior (plural weekend warriors)

1. A part-time soldier, or reservist.
   • Such was the pace with which I, and many like me, the so called ‘weekend warriors’ or Territorial Army, were hoisted aboard the Gulf War battle wagon.
2. (humorous) A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.
   • The most common foot-related injury I see for the weekend warrior is heel pain.

   Synonyms:

   amateur, dabbler

   Antonyms:

   lifestyler