poetaster

[ poh-it-as-ter ]

noun

1. an inferior poet; a writer of indifferent verse.

   Synonyms: rhymester

poetaster

/ -ˈteɪ-; ˌpəʊɪˈtæstə /

noun

1. a writer of inferior verse

Other Words From

• poet·aster·ing poet·aster·y poet·astry poet·aster·ism noun
• poet·astric poet·astri·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of poetaster¹

1590–1600; < Medieval Latin or New Latin; poet, -aster ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of poetaster¹

C16: from Medieval Latin; see poet , -aster