newbie

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Quotations 1.3.2 Usage notes 1.3.3 Synonyms 1.3.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Origin uncertain: perhaps an alteration of newie with intrusive B (compare freebie), perhaps a shortening of new boy or new beginner. Very likely originated in Newfoundland, where the term 'new boy' is quite common, and sounds like 'newbie' when spoken.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnjuːbi/, /ˈnuːbi/
• Rhymes: -uːbi

[edit] Noun

newbie (plural newbies)

1. A newcomer, someone new to something.
2. (Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity).

[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Usage notes

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

[edit] Synonyms

• noob, n00b
• novice
• newcomer
• rookie
• See also Wikisaurus:beginner

[edit] Translations