Rookie: meaning, definitions and examples

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rookie

[ ˈrʊki ]

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sports

A person who is new to a sport or activity.

Synonyms

beginner, newcomer, novice

Examples of usage

He's a rookie in the NBA this season.
She's a rookie on the soccer team.

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informal

A person who is new to a particular profession, activity, or job.

Synonyms

greenhorn, newbie

Examples of usage

She's a rookie in the music industry.
He's just a rookie in the tech world.

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informal

Inexperienced or new in a particular activity or job.

Synonyms

beginner, inexperienced, novice

Examples of usage

He's still a rookie driver.
She's a rookie teacher.

Translations

Translations of the word "rookie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 novato

🇮🇳 नवसिखुआ

🇩🇪 Anfänger

🇮🇩 pemula

🇺🇦 новачок

🇵🇱 nowicjusz

🇯🇵 初心者 (しょしんしゃ)

🇫🇷 débutant

🇪🇸 novato

🇹🇷 çaylak

🇰🇷 초보자 (choboja)

🇸🇦 مبتدئ

🇨🇿 nováček

🇸🇰 nováčik

🇨🇳 新手 (xīnshǒu)

🇸🇮 novinec

🇮🇸 byrjandi

🇰🇿 жаңа бастаушы

🇬🇪 დამწყები

🇦🇿 yeni başlayan

🇲🇽 novato

Word origin

The word 'rookie' originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It was originally used in the military to refer to new recruits. Over time, the term expanded to include any new or inexperienced person in a particular field or activity. The use of 'rookie' has since become common in sports, professions, and various other areas to describe someone who is new or inexperienced.