noun
newbie
NYOO-bee
noun
1
Someone who is new to a particular activity, community, or skill.
"As a newbie to the game, he kept dying in the first level."
"The forum has a section just for newbies with basic questions."
How to Use Newbie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA beginner or newcomer, especially online or in a hobby.
When to use it
Informal; common in gaming and internet culture.
Common pairings
total newbie
newbie mistake
Word Forms
newbies plural
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Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly an alteration of "newie" with an inserted b (as in "freebie"), a blend of "newborn" and "baby," or a shortening of "new boy."