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Definition of a n00b

n00b

noun

  • a person who does something stupid, often repeatedly. May be a new player to some particular game. Derogatory. Variation of "newbie".

    Last edited on Oct 19 2013. Submitted by Tensore @. on Feb 04 2005.

  • an idiotic or worthless person. Origin: leet spelling of 'newb'
    You stupid n00b!

    Last edited on Feb 13 2006. Submitted by Robbie G. from Stroud, Hampshire, UK on Feb 13 2006.

  • (pronounced 'noob') someone who is new to a particular group or activity, a newbie. Unlike 'newb', n00b carries a derogatory connotation
    NO N00BZ ALLOWED!
    LOLz A Hate n00bs.

    Last edited on Apr 16 2013. Submitted by Robbie G. from Stroud, Hampshire, UK on Feb 13 2006.

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