newbie
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[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
[edit] Noun
newbie (plural newbies)
- (slang) A newcomer, someone new to something. [from 20th c.]
- (Internet) A new user or participant; someone who is extremely new and inexperienced (to a game or activity). A beginner.
[edit] Quotations
- For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.
[edit] Usage notes
The term "newbie" was greatly popularized with the advent of the Internet, but was in use before then.
[edit] Synonyms
[edit] Translations
new (inexperienced) user or participant
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