noob

American  

[noob] / nub /

Or n00b

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.

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noob British  

/ nuːb /

noun

1. Also written: n00b.  slang  another word for newbie

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Usage

What does noob mean? In internet slang, noobs are hapless, unskilled beginners who don't know what they are doing. As far as gamers are concerned, a noob is a nothing more than an easy kill—or a real nuisance as a teammate.

Etymology

Origin of noob

Shortening and alteration of newbie

Example Sentences

A noob taking any more than that is set to take a trip to the moon.

From Salon

Upon arrival, Garrett marches up to a sheep and expects it to tell him what to do — a giveaway that he’s a noob.

From Los Angeles Times

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