noob

or n00b

[ noob ]

noun

, Slang: Usually Disparaging.

1. a newbie, especially a person who is new to an online community and whose online participation and interactions display a lack of skill or knowledge:

   Some games and gaming forums are crawling with annoying noobs.

noob

/ nuːb /

noun

1. slang.
   another word for newbie Also writtenn00b

Word History and Origins

Origin of noob¹

Shortening and alteration of newbie

Example Sentences

He imagined the Fates up in Olympus, laughing at his wishful thinking: LOL, NOOB!

From Literature

The latest, Señor Carbón in Pioneer Square, offers a good primer for the Peruvian food noob with all the classics and comfort fare.

From Seattle Times

“It’s intimidating being a total noob and not knowing anything about gearing or different-sized tires. I’m grateful for the group I got into here in Kitsap County.”

From Seattle Times

It was at Plum Street, as a kid who arrived in town at the age of 10, that I learned that strawberry and grape were noob moves.

From New York Times

But the occasional dead giveaway revealed some first-timers: Only a Bigg Chill noob, for example, would exclaim, “Oh no, it’s cash only!” upon reaching the front of the line.

From Los Angeles Times