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Definition of 'newbie'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (slang) A newcomer, someone new to something.
  • (Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.
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    Usage notes

    The term "newbie" was greatly popularized with the advent of the Internet, but was in use before then.

    Synonyms

    (checksense) * noob, * novice * newcomer * newling * rookie * See also

    Antonyms

    * knowbie

    Similar to 'newbie'

    naive, nieve, nappe, novae, nebbie, noobie, navie, nappie, naeve