Question

what does dilettante mean?

Answer 1

dil·et·tante
ˌdiliˈtänt,-ˈtäntē

noun
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
"a dilettante approach to science"
synonyms: dabbler, amateur, nonprofessional, nonspecialist, layman, layperson
"there is no room for the dilettante in this business"

Although dilettante might sound like a nice French word, don't use it on your friend who thinks he can play the guitar after several short lessons. A dilettante is an amateur, often one who pretends to be very knowledgeable.