newbie

new·bie

noun, often attributive \ˈnü-bē, ˈnyü-\

Definition of NEWBIE

: newcomer; especially : a newcomer to cyberspace

Examples of NEWBIE

1. He is a newbie to local politics.
2. <a newbie to the Internet, he was still trying to cope with the visual clutter of cyberspace>

Origin of NEWBIE

irregular from new

First Known Use: 1970

Related to NEWBIE

Synonyms: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, beginner, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin

Antonyms: old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Related Words: boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms: expert, master, pro, professional

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