Hobby vs. Obsession

Hobbynoun

An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.

‘I like to collect stamps from different countries as a hobby.’;

Obsessionnoun

A compulsive or irrational preoccupation.

Hobbynoun

(horses) An extinct breed of horse native to the British Isles, also known as the Irish Hobby

Obsessionnoun

An unhealthy fixation.

Hobbynoun

Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

Obsessionnoun

Influence or control by evil spirits without possession.

Hobbynoun

A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.

Obsessionnoun

The act of besieging.

Hobbynoun

A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.

Obsessionnoun

The state of being besieged; - used specifically of a person beset by a spirit from without.

‘Whether by obsession or possession, I will not determine.’;

Hobbynoun

A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride.

Obsessionnoun

An excessive preoccupation of the thoughts or feelings; the persistent haunting or domination of the mind by a particular desire, idea, or image.

Hobbynoun

A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion.

‘Not one of them has any hobbyhorse, to use the phrase of Sterne.’;

Obsessionnoun

Any driving motive; a compelling goal; - not necessarily implying a negative judgment, as does sense 3; as, the coach was obsessed with winning the state championship

Hobbynoun

an auxiliary activity

Obsessionnoun

Something that causes an obsession{3}.

Hobbynoun

a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride

Obsessionnoun

The state of being obsessed.

Hobbynoun

small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds

Obsessionnoun

an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will

Hobbynoun

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure

‘her hobbies are reading and gardening’;

Obsessionnoun

an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone

Hobbynoun

a small horse or pony.

Hobbynoun

an early type of bicycle without pedals, propelled by pushing the feet against the ground.

Hobbynoun

a migratory Old World falcon with long, narrow wings, catching dragonflies and birds on the wing.

Hobby

A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements.