newbie

[ noo-bee, nyoo‑ ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a person who is new to a field, activity, etc.; a novice or newcomer:

   January always brings newbies to our gym.

newbie

/ ˈnjuːbɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   a newcomer, esp in computing or on the internet

Word History and Origins

Origin of newbie¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1965–70; perhaps newb(orn) + -ie

Word History and Origins

Origin of newbie¹

C20: origin unknown; possibly from new boy

Example Sentences

His character is first introduced as he's breaking into Agatha's house to steal some manner of relic, quickly revealing himself to be a newbie witch himself, uttering a cantation that aids in breaking Maximoff's spell over her.

From Salon

Franchise newbie Dafoe can't build from the same foundation as O'Hara, but that hardly matters.

From Salon

Here’s the key: Newbie spies John and Jane arrive home after their first mission, and as they attempt to unwind, the weight of their new and dangerous life together sinks in.

From Los Angeles Times

When the deal-making began swirling around “Falling,” Newman was a newbie waiting anxiously by the phone.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, once the stub is there, it can be easily expanded by any Wikipedia user, whereas newbie editors have to go through procedural hoops to submit a new article for review.

From Slate

Related Words

• beginner
• novice
• rookie