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Definition of a newbie

newbie

noun

  • someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc. Also newb.
    Katie, I can't believe you've never done this before. You're such a newbie.

    Last edited on Nov 10 1999. Submitted by Mikey M. from CA, USA on Nov 10 1999.

origin

  • Possibly a military slang contraction of "new boy."

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

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Definitions include: abbreviated form of "shoot 'em up".
Definitions include: a videogame that requires mashing buttons to play, rather than finesse.
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Definitions include: hung-over from alcohol.
Definitions include: in a betting situation, the option most likely to win.
Definitions include: aggravation.
Definitions include: a disappointing event.
Definitions include: someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc.
Definitions include: "ridiculous".
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Definitions include: to get the last card in Texas Hold'em.
Definitions include: 1: a general insult, especially in competitive games.

Other terms relating to 'inexperienced':

Definitions include: in agreement.
Definitions include: an inexperienced person; "green person".
Definitions include: a person who has not had their first kiss or has never French kissed.
Definitions include: form of address for a young person.
Definitions include: to vomit
Definitions include: abbreviated form of "rookie".
Definitions include: an inexperienced surfer, regardless of age.
Definitions include: someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc.

Other terms relating to 'miscellaneous insults (list of)':

Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
Definitions include: an obsequious person; "suck-up".
Definitions include: to annoy someone.
Definitions include: too rich, white, and/or upper class.
Definitions include: hippie-esque; "all-natural".
Definitions include: a dork, dummy, oaf, etc.
Definitions include: a generic insult.
Definitions include: a derogatory term, usually for an unkind male.
Definitions include: someone who pretends to be someone they're not, usually in dress and speech; "poseur"; "wannabe"; "fake".
Definitions include: a random insult.
Definitions include: a person who is a noob.
Definitions include: a feminine female.
Definitions include: young, semi-hip, web site professionals. Note: usually used in a derogatory manner.
Definitions include: jail or prison.
Definitions include: a person who isn't good at life.

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Definitions include: defecation.
Definitions include: spelling variant of go ham.
Definitions include: One piece of currency.
Definitions include: When an object or person is tight, cool, on point, or looks really good or nice.
Definitions include: unsolicited advertisements sent in bulk via e-mail.
Definitions include: an attraction; "crush".
Definitions include: a person who sells schlock - worthless or low-quality goods.
Definitions include: acronym for "your mileage may vary."
Definitions include: affirmation that the important parts have already been spoken.
Definitions include: overloaded with work.

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