General
rookie
What does rookie mean?
A newcomer in their debut season or someone new and green at the top level.
"Not bad for a rookie — he ran the midfield on debut."
Origin
American sports slang, probably from 'recruit'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'rookie' mean?
It's a first-year or inexperienced player, and more generally any beginner or novice at something.
What is a 'rookie mistake'?
It's a basic, avoidable error of the kind a beginner would make through inexperience.
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