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Dabbler (Noun)

Any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling.

Nouns denoting animals.

The wood duck is a common dabbler that can be seen swimming in ponds and lakes throughout the region.
Herons often chase dabblers away from the shallow waters where they hunt for fish.
The blue-winged teal is a small, agile dabbler that is known for its speed and agility in flight.
Dabblers are also known for their bright, colorful feathers, which are often displayed during courtship.
In the spring, dabblers can be seen leading their broods of young through the shallow waters, teaching them how to forage for food.

An amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge.

Nouns denoting people.

The art critic was a dabbler who pretended to understand the nuances of modern art, but his shallow reviews revealed his lack of true expertise.
After taking a few weekend cooking classes, the dabbler in the kitchen proclaimed himself a master chef and began offering questionable culinary advice to friends.
The self-proclaimed tech guru was just a dabbler who had only read a few blogs on the subject, but his confidence in his abilities fooled many of his acquaintances.
Despite having only taken a few community college courses, the dabbler in psychology thought he could offer insightful analyses of his friends' personalities and motivations.
The guitar shop employee was fed up with the dabbler customer who came in every month claiming to be on the verge of starting a rock band, but never seemed to make any actual progress.