noun
noob
noob
Noob (noun) means someone who is new and inexperienced, especially in a game, hobby, or online community. Example: “As a total noob, he kept dying in the first level of the game.”
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Someone who is new and inexperienced, especially in a game, hobby, or online community.
"As a total noob, he kept dying in the first level of the game."
"Don't laugh, we were all noobs once."
How to use noob
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA beginner, especially in gaming or online culture, often used teasingly.
When to use it
Informal internet slang; can be playful among friends or dismissive/insulting depending on tone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- noobs, noobz
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Etymology
A respelling of "newb," itself a shortened form of "newbie."
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What does “noob” mean?
The word “noob” means someone who is new and inexperienced, especially in a game, hobby, or online community. In plain terms, a beginner, especially in gaming or online culture, often used teasingly.
How do you pronounce “noob”?
“Noob” is pronounced noob (/n(j)uːb/ in IPA).
How do you use “noob” in a sentence?
Here is “noob” used in a sentence: “As a total noob, he kept dying in the first level of the game.”
What part of speech is “noob”?
“Noob” is a noun.
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