Newbies: meaning, definitions and examples

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newbies

 

[ ˈnjuːbiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

beginner, novice, rookie

Examples of usage

  • Newbies often struggle to understand the rules of the game.
  • Experienced players often help newbies to improve their skills.
Context #2 | Noun

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

freshman, neophyte, newcomer

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,041, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.