Newbies: meaning, definitions and examples
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newbies
[ ˈnjuːbiz ]
in gaming
A person who is new to a particular activity, especially a game or sport. Newbies may lack experience or skill compared to more experienced players.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Newbies often struggle to understand the rules of the game.
- Experienced players often help newbies to improve their skills.
in online communities
A person who is new to a particular online community or forum. Newbies may not be familiar with the community's norms and etiquettes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The forum has a section for newbies to introduce themselves.
- Newbies should read the community guidelines before posting.
Translations
Translations of the word "newbies" in other languages:
🇵🇹 novatos
🇮🇳 नवागंतुक
🇩🇪 Neulinge
🇮🇩 pendatang baru
🇺🇦 новачки
🇵🇱 nowicjusze
🇯🇵 初心者
🇫🇷 nouveaux
🇪🇸 novatos
🇹🇷 yeni başlayanlar
🇰🇷 초보자
🇸🇦 المبتدئين
🇨🇿 nováčci
🇸🇰 nováčikovia
🇨🇳 新手
🇸🇮 novinci
🇮🇸 nýgræðlingar
🇰🇿 жаңадан келгендер
🇬🇪 ახალბედები
🇦🇿 yeni başlayanlar
🇲🇽 novatos
Word origin
The term 'newbie' originated in the 1960s as a variation of 'newie,' which means a newcomer or novice. It gained popularity in the 1990s with the rise of online communities and gaming culture. The word is a blend of 'new' and the suffix '-ie,' often used to form diminutive or informal words. 'Newbie' is now commonly used to refer to beginners in various fields.
See also: anew, new, newbie, newborn, newcomers, newest, newly, newness, news, renew.