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serious leisure

Serious leisure is the systematic pursuit of an amateur, hobbyist, or volunteer activity sufficiently substantial, interesting, and fulfilling for the participant to find a (leisure) career there acquiring and expressing a combination of its special skills, knowledge, and experience. The term was coined by Robert A. Stebbins
Examples include amateur musicians, athletes, scientists, and entertainers. Among the hobbyists are collectors and people who make things (e.g., quilts, furniture, pastries). Serious leisure volunteers are found, among other places, serving in hospitals, nonprofit organizations, museums, and zoos.
by Serious Pursuit April 12, 2011
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Serial Flirter

lizzie: "omg, i think he's really into me! did you see how he touched me?"
carly: "i wouldn't get too excited, he's a serial flirter"
by sep24 September 25, 2011
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Sergeant Pag

A cocktail consisting of Sailor Jerry spiced rum, cola, and a splash of grenadine with a lime twist.
Hey bartender, let me get a Sergeant Pag
by Niki Peril January 1, 2014
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serial farter

A person who farts consecutively
That fat chick,Shila, is a serial farter.
by Deimos_dread December 15, 2017
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Sereda

Sereda is the sweetest person out there. She is always smiling and doesn't like people being mean. Sereda is a hard-working person. Sereda overthinks everything, so be careful how you treat her. She has the most amazing laugh ever. Once you make her laugh, it's game over.
Sereda is so special. She makes me feel different!
by Alkapone33 November 11, 2019
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Serena

Someone who is shy but will talk a lot around someone she is comfortable around and will actually listen.
"Serena is shy, but not with her friends."
by dj_beans October 26, 2020
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Sera

Is the one of the best people to know, no matter what you do wrong she will still be with you by your side. If you hurt a Sera she will still stand with you because she knows, that your were hurt by it too. If you ever meet a Sera don't let her go.
Guy: I can't believe Sera's still friends with him even after what he did
Guy 2: I know it's amazing how forgiving she is
by Serine123 November 14, 2020
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