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newbie

[ noo-bee, nyoo‐ ]

/ ˈnu bi, ˈnyu‐ /

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noun

a newcomer or novice, especially an inexperienced user of the Internet or of computers in general.

Origin of newbie

1965–70, Americanism; perhaps newb(orn) + -ie

Words nearby newbie

newark, newark bay, newberg, newbery, newbery award, newbie, newbold, newbolt, newborn, newburg, newburgh

Example sentences from the Web for newbie

Michael Steinbrick, a personal trainer with New York Sports Clubs, says he can always spot a newbie.

How to Survive the New Year ‘Gympocalypse’ |Tim Teeman |January 6, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
When he first landed, as a newbie, he had lots of sex and went out a lot.

Making It in the 2-1-2: How Kenneth Walsh Achieved His NY Dream |Tim Teeman |February 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
And he knows there'll be more than a few people wondering how a 27-year-old newbie managed to snag such a coveted part.

Broadway's New Queen |Itay Hod |March 17, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Kristi Noem The South Dakota newbie was picked by House Republicans to serve as the freshman liaison to the GOP leadership.

John Boehner's GOP Headaches |Benjamin Sarlin, Samuel P. Jacobs |January 6, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

He's poor, mentally disabled, and his newbie lawyer botched his sentencing.

Alabama's Shameful Execution |Brendan Kirby |September 8, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for newbie

newbie

/ (ˈnjuːbɪ) /

noun

slang a newcomer, esp in computing or on the internet

Word Origin for newbie

C20: origin unknown; possibly from new boy