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Definition of armchair quarterback

armchair quarterback

  • a person who watches sports and believes one could do a better job than the players or coaches.

    Last edited on Sep 02 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

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Definitions include: a person enthusiastic about (but not in) the military.

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Definitions include: a person who criticizes after having hindsight.

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